Barnard College

Adjunct Lecturer, Physics & Astronomy

Location
New York City, NY
Pay
$14 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
November 11, 2026

About this position

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position. Job: Adjunct Lecturer, Physics & Astronomy The Physics & Astronomy department at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the 2026-2027 academic year. Job Description: Spring 2027 ASTR BC1754: Stars, Galaxies, & Cosmology Course examines the properties of stars, star formation, stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and the cosmological origin and evolution of the universe. Pay Rate: $14.000 Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director. Skills, Qualifications & Requirements: Required QualificationsPhD in Physics, with all requirements for the degree completed by the time of hiring offer. Excellent pedagogical skills, ability to work well with students. 2 years of prior teaching experience. Application Requirements Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:CV Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training) Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Company: Barnard College Time Type: Part time

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