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Position Announcements – 

Fernbank Science Center

  1. Instructional Specialist (10-month)

  2. Instructional Specialist (12-month)

Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, GA is seeking two Instructional Specialists.

One Instructional Specialist position is for twelve months and involves working in the planetarium all year round. The other Instructional Specialist position is for ten months and is structured more like a classroom teaching position, though instruction is conducted mostly in the planetarium.

Additional duties include conducting observatory public sessions a couple evenings per week and running Saturday public planetarium programs.  Some travel with a portable dome may be required. Applicants can get certified as Georgia teachers after being hired.

Salary is based on teaching experience. A Master’s degree is required (10-month position would pay in the $50Ks) and a PhD in the 12-month position can get up to $100K.

Click here for the official job description and instructions on how to apply.