Adjunct Instructor, Astronomy

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Astronomy Campus Various Locations, IA Job Number 25-ADJ101 Employment Date Spring/Summer Semester 2026 Job Category Adjunct Faculty Application & Position Contact Information Rich Roberts (reroberts@dmacc.edu) Salary Information $1,101 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH) Job Summary Adjunct Instructor for Spring/Summer Semester 2026. Days and times to be determined. Essential Functions Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress, and competency attainment. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Astronomy or master’s degree with 12 graduate hours in science of which 6 graduate hours must be in Astronomy or Astrophysics. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds. Desired Qualifications Teaching experience. Work Schedule Adjunct Instructor for Spring/Summer Semester 2026. Days and times to be determined. Posting Date 09/08/2025 Deadline for Submitting Applications Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants DMACC is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu . THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. EEO & Non-Discrimination Statement Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group, or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1576, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR .Chicago@ed.gov. Supplemental Questions * Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications? (Open Ended Question) * How did you learn about this job opening? DMACC Employee Referral Friend/Relative Indeed.com TeachIowa.gov HigherEdJobs CareerBuilder The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Iowa Workforce Development DMACC Website DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email Other * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)? Yes No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.) #J-18808-Ljbffr