[Hiring] Online High School Astrophysics Instructor @Education Unlimited

Role Description

Applications are currently being accepted for the below online teaching position.

• Position: Astrophysics (Gr 9–12, Online)
• Dates: July 27–31
• Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm with a 1-hour lunch
• Format: Synchronous course taught via Zoom and Google Classroom
• Students: 7-8 academically motivated high school students
• Compensation: $975 - $1075
• Curriculum: Provided

Astrophysics Course Description:

• Beginning from the cosmic chaos, astrophysics will delineate the foundation goals of the field by tracing the evolution of the universe from its origins through to modern times and probing into its future fate.
• Students will delve into the depths of the cosmos to push their understanding to the very frontier of the unknown.
• Introduction to the wave-particle duality of light, radiation, and stellar evolution.
• Exploration of advanced topics in cosmology such as supermassive black holes, spacetime fabric, and mapping the large-scale structure of the cosmos.
• Studies will culminate with Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.
• The curriculum is supported by computational simulations of dark matter and galactic formation, physical demonstration, student-led discussions, and thought experiments.
• Observational astronomy will be interlaced into the course using solar and night sky observational telescopes, focusing on techniques for identifying the constellations and naked-eye astronomy.
• Students will pursue their final research in a self-selected specification of interest, with projects relevant to modern professional research and exploration.
• Final research projects will incorporate real data from working telescopes and research laboratories.

Qualifications

• Instructors are usually year-round science teachers, studying science at the graduate level, or have significant teaching/mentoring experience in astrophysics.
• 2+ years' experience teaching astrophysics or significant subject matter knowledge.
• Experience working with middle or high school-age students in an academic setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is required; preference is given to those with an advanced degree.
• Ability to connect with and explain complicated concepts to high school age students.
• A passion for science education.
• A calm and professional demeanor.
• Self-motivation and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.