Job Details

2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Physics

Job no: 546102
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Time Varies, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title: Academic Year Part-Time Lecturer

College: Natural Sciences

Department/School: Physics

Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 $6,677 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 $13,224 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 $14,523 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 $15,211 per month

Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Priority Review Date: May 15, 2025; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.

Position Summary:

The Physics Department in the College of Natural Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-2026 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Masters Degree in Physics or Astronomy or a closely-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D in Physics, with documented history of teaching experience, is preferred. Familiarity with Physics Education Research and/or Studio Physics teaching is a plus. Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities:

Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching physics courses including all semesters of introductory physics, astronomy/cosmology, and other courses as department needs indicate.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department:

The Department of Physics offers a major and a minor in Physics, a minor in Astronomy, as well as providing service courses for numerous departments across the Chico State campus.

Additional Information:

All work must be performed within the State of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, Today Decides Tomorrow, is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming.

Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Advertised: Mar 06 2025 Pacific Standard Time