Lecturer in Astronomy

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Work type: Non‑Tenure‑Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department:  – LS‑ASTRONOMY

Classification

Title:

Lecturer (Non‑Tenure‑Track)

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin August 16, 2026
. This is a full‑time, nine‑month, non‑tenure‑accruing position, renewable on a yearly basis. Applications must be received by December 17, 2025
.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach a combination of introductory and upper‑level astronomy courses (three courses in Fall and three in Spring).

• Support and expand experiential learning throughout the curriculum, including telescope site visits, direct research participation, and development of internship programs.

• Contribute to the department’s initiatives such as CLAS Beyond 120 and UF Quest.

Research and Facilities:
Access to UF’s research telescopes (including the 10.4‑m Gran Telescopio Canarias, the Dharma survey telescope, and the MINERVA Australis array), Hi Per Gator  supercomputer, and the newly founded Astraeus Space Institute.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a closely related field (required).

• Demonstrated teaching experience and commitment to teaching excellence.

• Experience in experiential learning methods is preferred.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Astronomy or Astrophysics by the start date.
• Complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
• Statement of teaching experience and interests.
• Research statement summarizing qualifications, past research, and future plans.
• References (names and email addresses of at least three references; letters to be submitted by Jan. 8, 2026).

Benefits:
Health insurance, retirement plans (Florida Retirement System options), generous paid leave, and access to all UF staff benefits.

Application Process:
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 2026. Only complete applications will be considered. Submit the required materials via the UF application portal. For inquiries, contact Naibi Marinas .

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.