Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: UNCG has an on-campus planetarium and the Three College Observatory which is located 30 miles from campus. The Three College Observatory is located at a dark-sky location and contains a 0.81-meter reflecting telescope, one of the largest in the southeastern United States. The observatory opened in 1981 and is used for astronomical research, instruction of North Carolina college students, and sky observing by interested persons in the community.

Position Summary: The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a 12-month professional track faculty position of Academic Professional Assistant Professor (AP) to begin on August 1, 2026. The position will have an initial one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. The AP will be responsible for oversight and maintenance of equipment at the university’s Three College Observatory (including a 0.8 meter optical telescope, CCD camera, and echelle spectrograph) as well as a small analog Spitz planetarium on the UNCG campus. The position is expected to teach seven introductory courses during the year (spread out over fall, spring, and two summer sessions).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must have at least a MS in astronomy, astrophysics or related degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience maintaining telescopes and related equipment.
• Experience maintaining electronic equipment, computer systems and software.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for public outreach programs at the observatory and planetarium.

Tenure Status: Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should include a cover letter, a CV, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Recruitment Range: competitive

Org #-Department: Physics and Astronomy - 12213

Job Open Date: 03/17/2026

For Best Consideration Date: 04/24/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 12

Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: UNCG has an on-campus planetarium and the Three College Observatory which is located 30 miles from campus. The Three College Observatory is located at a dark-sky location and contains a 0.81-meter reflecting telescope, one of the largest in the southeastern United States. The observatory opened in 1981 and is used for astronomical research, instruction of North Carolina college students, and sky observing by interested persons in the community.

Position Summary: The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a 12-month professional track faculty position of Academic Professional Assistant Professor (AP) to begin on August 1, 2026. The position will have an initial one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. The AP will be responsible for oversight and maintenance of equipment at the university’s Three College Observatory (including a 0.8 meter optical telescope, CCD camera, and echelle spectrograph) as well as a small analog Spitz planetarium on the UNCG campus. The position is expected to teach seven introductory courses during the year (spread out over fall, spring, and two summer sessions).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position must have at least a MS in astronomy, astrophysics or related degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience maintaining telescopes and related equipment.
• Experience maintaining electronic equipment, computer systems and software.
• Experience with and enthusiasm for public outreach programs at the observatory and planetarium.

Tenure Status: Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should include a cover letter, a CV, and names and email addresses of at least three references. Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Recruitment Range: competitive

Org #-Department: Physics and Astronomy - 12213

Job Open Date: 03/17/2026

For Best Consideration Date: 04/24/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 12