Department of Physics Lecturer Pool

Department of Physics Lecturer Pool

Location:

San Diego, San Diego State University – College of Sciences

Job Type: Temporary/Instructional Faculty – Full‑time and part‑time appointments available

Job Description

The Department of Physics is accepting applications for a part‑time and full‑time lecturer pool. Candidates will be invited to teach a variety of introductory and advanced lecture and laboratory courses. Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time, with part‑time positions typically created shortly before a term begins. Fall term starts mid‑August and ends late‑December; spring term starts mid‑January and ends mid‑May, with potential summer session teaching opportunities.

Initial appointments are usually one semester or one academic year, renewable contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continued availability. Applications remain in the applicant pool for the academic year in which they apply.

Areas of Expertise

• Applied Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Computational Physics
• Physics‑related fields

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physics or a closely related field.
• University teaching experience.
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter.

Application Instructions

• Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only).
• Cover letter (new employees only).
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only).

Salary Information

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

As per Education Code 89521, applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. Disclosures are to be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination. Contact cphd for assistance.

SDSU requires that candidates authorizing background checks at the time of application. Applications without authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements of CSU Executive Order 1083. A satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position.

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