Lecturer (Astronomy)

Lecturer (Astronomy)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

UH Hilo, Hilo, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-01083

Department

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Division

College of Natural and Health Sciences - Physics & Astronomy

Opening Date

05/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

Pending

Description

Title: Lecturer (Astronomy)

Position Number: Pending

Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences - Physics & Astronomy

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: May 23, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026 - 2027. Positions are part-time, temporary, non-tenure, and contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance and availability of funding. Must be available to teach courses during the day, evening, weekend, and/or via distance learning, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct lectures and/or laboratories for the Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Astronomy.
• Teach General Education lecture and/or laboratory astronomy courses offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in astronomy or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Evidence of satisfactory teaching ability.

Desirable Qualifications

• College-level astronomy teaching experience beyond the teaching assistant level.
• Demonstrated high-quality teaching in a multicultural setting.
• Experience with astronomy laboratory equipment, in particular small aperture telescopes

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each of the required documents. A complete application must include:

• Cover letter indicating discipline(s) or course(s) for which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment, and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
• A current curriculum vitae/resume
• Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
• Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Dr. R. Pierre Martin, rpm33@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Employer University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawaii at Hilo Address 200 W. Kawili Street

Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu