Lecturer in Astronomy

Job description

Classification Title: Lecturer Classification Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required. Job Description: The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer to begin August 16th, 2026. This is a full time nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position, renewable on a yearly basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by Dec. 17th, 2025. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a closely related field and demonstrate teaching experience and a commitment to teaching excellence. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. The Department of Astronomy is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching and service, to the excellence of the academic community at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will teach a combination of introductory and upper-level courses, with a teaching load of three courses in the Fall and three courses in the Spring semester. An impor...