Posted Jul 12, 2026

Need Astronomy Instructor, Part-Time Faculty in Joshua Tree, CA

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Job title: Astronomy Instructor, Part-Time Faculty
Company: Copper Mountain Community College (CA)
Job description: Position Description

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part-time instructor to conduct assigned classes and support advancement of the values represented by the Vision Statement and Mission Statement of the District.
**Be sure to upload the required attachments in order for your application to be considered**

**Be sure to upload the required attachments in order for your application to be considered**
This posting is for Fall 2023 and is a late-start class that will run from October 16 - December 16, 2023
**This position is for online, asynchronous modality**

**Applications will be reviewed as they are received**

Duties and Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications

Standards are established in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges as adopted by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors for the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's in physics, astronomy or astrophysics
OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics
OR the equivalent

Required Attachments: * A current and complete resume or CV highlighting educational, professional, and applicable experiences. Hourly rate is based on degree:
PhD/EdD: $58.95/hour - Lecture. $47.49/hour - Lab.
MA/MS: $56.63/hour - Lecture. $45.62/hour - Lab.
BA/BS: $54.41/hour - Lecture. $43.83/hour - Lab.

Tentative Timeline:
Committee screening will take place one to two weeks from the closing date.
First interviews held two to three weeks from expected closing date.
Second interviews held two to three weeks from expected first interview.
*All dates are subject to change based on availability

Equal Opportunity Statement
Copper Mountain College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons and to provide educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, gender identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities, and other physical or verbal conduct. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.
Expected salary: $45.62 - 58.95 per hour
Location: Joshua Tree, CA Apply Now