Adjunct in Department of Physics and Astronomy

The UNC Asheville Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications
for an adjunct instructor to teach evening introductory astronomy labs in Fall
2026.

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter specifying your areas
of expertise. The cover letter should discuss relevant teaching and/or professional
experience, the fields or courses in which the applicant has interest in teaching,
and expertise and credentials which would qualify the applicant to teach in the
specified courses. Other materials may be requested to finalize employment.

Doctorate or Master's degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related discipline.

Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

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