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MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Methods and Assessments of Student Science Research)

American Museum of Natural History
United States, New York, New York
200 Central Park W (Show on map)
Dec 09, 2025
MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Methods and Assessments of Student Science Research)

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Position Title MAT ESRP Adjunct Faculty (Methods and Assessments of Student Science Research)
Department Education - 050
Position Summary
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The American Museum of Natural History's Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency Program ( MAT- ESRP) is seeking a part-time adjunct professor to co-teach EDU 640 - Methods and Assessments of Student Science Research, a graduate level course for urban pre-service secondary science teachers. The adjunct professor will collaborate and co-teach with another member of the MAT ESRP faculty.

EDU 640 - Methods and Assessments of Student Science Research is a 3-credit, 45 contact-hour course that meets for eight sessions. This course is designed for pre-service middle and high school Earth Science teachers in urban settings in NY State. It is designed to enhance the research experiences of aspiring Earth and Space Science teachers and to help them develop their understanding of the nature of science, the use of science tools and technologies, and how science is practiced and learned in high school and middle school classrooms through active research. This is a required course for the MAT ESRP. It is designed to include 36 hours of on-site teaching at the Museum (six 6-hour sessions offered during the day on Fridays between January and May and 9 hours of application in the school communities in which the residents are placed for their clinical experiences).
In addition to co-teaching classes in person, the part-time adjunct professor will also be responsible for utilizing the online learning environment for posting the syllabus, course description, and schedule; and for providing resources, communicating with students, posting assignments with rubrics, and collecting and grading assignments.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Co-teach the Methods and Assessments of Student Science Research course.
  • Post the syllabus, course description and schedule to the online learning environment.
  • Collect assignments.
  • Assess with rubrics.
  • Provide educational resources.
  • Communicate with students.
  • Submit grades.


The expected salary for the Adjunct Professor is $141.81/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in education or another relevant field.
  • Five years of experience teaching science teaching methods with a focus on engaging secondary students in research.
  • Certification to teach science curriculum at a secondary level in New York State.
  • Five years of experience in New York City public schools.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual/multilingual ability.
  • Experience publishing material related to the focus of the Methods and Assessments of Student Science Research course.
  • Knowledge of and experience with NYC schools.


Physical Demands

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to move about the Museum campus.


Category Part-Time/Term
Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 40
Union Status Non-Union
FLSA Non-Exempt
Expected Salary Minimum $141.81/hour
Expected Salary Maximum $141.81/hour
EEO Statement
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.
Quick Link https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4638

Posting Detail Information




Posting Number GS942P
Open Date 12/09/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    Do you have a doctoral degree in education or another relevant field?

    • Yes
    • No


  2. *
    Do you have a certification to teach science curriculum at a secondary level in New York State?

    • Yes
    • No


  3. *
    Do you have five years of experience teaching science teaching methods with a focus on engaging secondary students in research?

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Do you have five years of experience in New York City public schools?

    • Yes
    • No




Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter


Optional Documents

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