Visiting Assistant Instructor in Stellar Astrophysics

Job title: Visiting Assistant Instructor in Stellar Astrophysics

About the Role Villanova University’s Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Science invites applications for the Visiting Assistant Instructor in Stellar Astrophysics. The appointment is a six-month visiting position starting January 1, 2025, offering training and development in research, teaching, and service. The successful applicant will join Andrej Prsa’s research team to work on cutting-edge theoretical and observational aspects of binary and multiple stellar populations, and will teach an undergraduate core science course/lab to non-STEM majors with emphasis on problem-solving, laboratory experience, technology and quantitative tools, and interdisciplinary understanding. The applicant will also participate in shaping the future of research and education at Villanova.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order and is an equal opportunity employer that seeks candidates who understand, respect, and contribute to the University’s mission and values.

The appointment is offered for 6 months starting January 1, 2025.

What You'll Do

• Partake in state-of-the-art research in theoretical and observational stellar astrophysics, computation astrophysics, astrostatistics, and related areas as part of Andrej Prsa’s research team.
• Teach an undergraduate core science course and lab to non-STEM majors, focusing on problem-solving, laboratory experience, technology and quantitative tools, and interdisciplinary understanding.
• Contribute to the Departmental ecosphere and participate in shaping the future of research and education at Villanova.
• Demonstrate commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive departmental culture and uphold respect for all students, staff, and faculty.

What We're Looking For

• Interest in stellar astrophysics with willingness to engage in both theoretical and observational research.
• Ability to join a cutting-edge research team (Andrej Prsa’s group) and contribute to research on binary and multiple stellar populations.
• Experience or ability to teach an undergraduate core science course/lab to non-STEM majors with emphasis on problem-solving, laboratory experience, technology and quantitative tools, and interdisciplinary understanding.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in academic settings.
• Alignment with Villanova’s mission and values as a Catholic university.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits are not specified in the posting.