Experience

Maastricht Science Programme

• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Docent (Lecturer)

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Took over the maths course (PHY1002) and leads a few astronomy course offerings: Solar System, Stellar and Galactic. Has a lone Astronomical Observing techniques practical. Partakes in assisting within other courses from time to time as needed. Sure do miss those days of face-to-face teaching... Took over the maths course (PHY1002) and leads a few astronomy course offerings: Solar System, Stellar and Galactic. Has a lone Astronomical Observing techniques practical. Partakes in assisting within other courses from time to time as needed. Sure do miss those days of face-to-face teaching...



Oklahoma City Community College

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

• Astronomy Adjunct

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Lecture course taught: General Astronomy (ASTR 1504). Reason for leaving: family relocation to Europe. Lecture course taught: General Astronomy (ASTR 1504). Reason for leaving: family relocation to Europe.



Green River College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Lecture course taught: General Physics I w/ Lab (PHYS& 114). Reason for leaving: family relocation to OK. Salary ~$3000 per course Lecture course taught: General Physics I w/ Lab (PHYS& 114). Reason for leaving: family relocation to OK. Salary ~$3000 per course



Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Lecture courses taught: The Solar System (ASTR&110); Survey of Astrobiology (ASTR 105); Stars, Galaxies & Cosmos (ASTR& 115); Preparation for General Physics (PHYS 111), Physics for Non-Science Majors (PHYS&110), General Physics I (PHYS& 114), General Physics II (PHYS& 115), Engineering Physics II (PHYS& 222) and Engineering Physics III (PHYS& 223). Assisted with ‘Celebration of Light’ and ‘Plutopalooza’ outreach events. (’15-’16). Reason for leaving: 1-year temporary position. Lecture courses taught: The Solar System (ASTR&110); Survey of Astrobiology (ASTR 105); Stars, Galaxies & Cosmos (ASTR& 115); Preparation for General Physics (PHYS 111), Physics for Non-Science Majors (PHYS&110), General Physics I (PHYS& 114), General Physics II (PHYS& 115), Engineering Physics II (PHYS& 222) and Engineering Physics III (PHYS& 223). Assisted with ‘Celebration of Light’ and ‘Plutopalooza’ outreach events. (’15-’16). Reason for leaving: 1-year temporary position.



St. Mary's College of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Lecture courses taught: Solar System Astronomy (ASTR 154) and Stellar Astronomy & Cosmology (ASTR 155). Led a 2 night field trip to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV. Reason for leaving: family moved to WA. Salary ~$7000 per course. Lecture courses taught: Solar System Astronomy (ASTR 154) and Stellar Astronomy & Cosmology (ASTR 155). Led a 2 night field trip to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV. Reason for leaving: family moved to WA. Salary ~$7000 per course.



Anne Arundel Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Lab sections taught: Solar System Lab (AST-114LB) as well as Stars & Stellar Systems Lab (AST-112LB), utilizing on-campus roll-off roof observatory for outdoor labs. Reason for leaving: family relocated to WA. Salary ~$2000 per lab. Lab sections taught: Solar System Lab (AST-114LB) as well as Stars & Stellar Systems Lab (AST-112LB), utilizing on-campus roll-off roof observatory for outdoor labs. Reason for leaving: family relocated to WA. Salary ~$2000 per lab.



Auburn University at Montgomery

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Lecture course taught: Introduction to Astronomy w/ lab (PSCI 1400/1401). Organized American Astronomical Society Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship in October 2011. Reason for leaving: family relocated to Washington D.C. area. Salary ~$2000 per course, $1000 for lab. Lecture course taught: Introduction to Astronomy w/ lab (PSCI 1400/1401). Organized American Astronomical Society Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship in October 2011. Reason for leaving: family relocated to Washington D.C. area. Salary ~$2000 per course, $1000 for lab.



University of Central Oklahoma

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Lecture course taught: Descriptive Astronomy (PHY 1304). Co-chair of Pegasus Astronomical Society & assisted with campus star parties. Led numerous public events at remote SLL Observatory. Reason for leaving: family moved to AL. Last salary~ $680 per credit hour. Lecture course taught: Descriptive Astronomy (PHY 1304). Co-chair of Pegasus Astronomical Society & assisted with campus star parties. Led numerous public events at remote SLL Observatory. Reason for leaving: family moved to AL. Last salary~ $680 per credit hour.



Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Astronomy/Physics Assistant Professor

  • Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Lecture courses taught: The Solar System (ASTR&110); Survey of Astrobiology (ASTR 105); Stars, Galaxies & Cosmos (ASTR& 115); and General Physics I (PHYS& 114). Served on Natural Science Curriculum Committee. Reason for leaving: family relocation to OK. Salary: $43,000 / 9 months. Lecture courses taught: The Solar System (ASTR&110); Survey of Astrobiology (ASTR 105); Stars, Galaxies & Cosmos (ASTR& 115); and General Physics I (PHYS& 114). Served on Natural Science Curriculum Committee. Reason for leaving: family relocation to OK. Salary: $43,000 / 9 months.



Highline College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

  Lecture course taught: Survey of Astronomy (P SCI 120). Reason for leaving: accepted fulltime position at Pierce College. Salary ~$850 per credit hour. Lecture course taught: Survey of Astronomy (P SCI 120). Reason for leaving: accepted fulltime position at Pierce College. Salary ~$850 per credit hour.



Edmonds College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2007 - Mar 2008

  Lecture course taught: Solar System w/ lab (ASTRO 100). Developed lab assignments for weekly labs in place of sporadic nighttime observations. Salary ~$850 / credit hour. Reason for leaving: spend more time with family on a shorter commute. Lecture course taught: Solar System w/ lab (ASTRO 100). Developed lab assignments for weekly labs in place of sporadic nighttime observations. Salary ~$850 / credit hour. Reason for leaving: spend more time with family on a shorter commute.



University of Central Oklahoma

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2004 - May 2006

  Lecture course taught: Descriptive Astronomy (PHY 1304). Co-chair of Pegasus Astronomical Society & assisted with campus star parties. Led numerous public events at remote SLL Observatory. Reason for leaving: family moved to WA. Last salary~ $600 per credit hour. Lecture course taught: Descriptive Astronomy (PHY 1304). Co-chair of Pegasus Astronomical Society & assisted with campus star parties. Led numerous public events at remote SLL Observatory. Reason for leaving: family moved to WA. Last salary~ $600 per credit hour.



Rose State College

• Professor Of Physics

  • Aug 2002 - May 2006

  Lecture courses taught: Introductory Physics (PHYS 1513), Elementary Algebra (MATH 0123), College Algebra (MATH 1513), General Physics I (PHYS 2414), General Physics II (PHYS 2424), Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (MATH 2123), Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV (MATH 2153), Engineering Math I (MATH 2173), Elementary Astronomy (ASTR 1424), Solar System Astronomy (ASTR 1713), Stellar & Galactic Astronomy (ASTR 1723) and General Physics Lab I (PHYS 2401). Developed Solar System, Stellar/Galactic and Astronomy Lab courses. Served on Academic Affairs committee Fall 2004 – Spring2005. Facilitated physics dept. move into larger facilities, summer 2003. Reason for leaving: family relocation to WA state. Last salary: ~$34,000 for 9 months. Show less

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

  Lecture courses taught: Arithmetic Skills Development (MATH 0103), Introductory Physics (PHYS 1513), Engineering Math I (MATH 2173) & Elementary Astronomy (ASTR 1424). Established astronomical collaborations with UCO & their Selman Living Lab Observatory. Accepted full-time position. Salary ~$500 / credit hour.



Oklahoma City Community College

• Oklahoma City, OK

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2001 - May 2002

  Lecture courses taught: Elementary Algebra (MATH 0123), College Physics I (PHYS 1114) & College Physics II (PHYS 1214). Assisted Mathematics professor Chris Oehrlein on textbook adoption committee for Elementary Algebra course, Fall 2001. Reason for leaving: accepted full-time position at RSC. Salary ~$515 per credit hour. Lecture courses taught: Elementary Algebra (MATH 0123), College Physics I (PHYS 1114) & College Physics II (PHYS 1214). Assisted Mathematics professor Chris Oehrlein on textbook adoption committee for Elementary Algebra course, Fall 2001. Reason for leaving: accepted full-time position at RSC. Salary ~$515 per credit hour.