Lecturer or Senior Lecturer
Department of Physics
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
The Department of Physics at the Naval Postgraduate School invites applications for a full-time, faculty position at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level. Candidates will be expected to teach both lecture and laboratory courses. While not required of the position, candidates wishing to pursue independent or collaborative research are also encouraged to apply.
The Physics Department has a long history of excellence in the areas of conventional weapons, electro-optic and quantum sensors, and underwater acoustics. The department is comprised of approximately 12 tenure-track professors, 4 research faculty, and one senior lecturer, in addition to multiple postdoctoral and contractor research support personnel. The Physics Department supports various programs at the Naval Postgraduate School including Applied Physics of Combat Systems, Undersea Warfare, Space System Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering and Energy.
NPS is the nation’s premier defense related graduate university and highly values both research and instruction. Located in scenic Monterey/Carmel, California, NPS provides an exceptional academic environment along California’s central coast.
Veterans Preference Statement:
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application.
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Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer, AD-03:
A graduate degree in a discipline that supports the departmental instructional needs;
evidence of teaching aptitude; and
expertise in the field applicable to the DoD
Minimum Qualifications for Senior Lecturer, AD-05:
A graduate degree in a discipline that supports the departmental instructional needs;
broad experience (typically 6 years) as a faculty member in accredited institution of higher education;
evidence of excellent teaching; and
a reputation for expertise in the discipline in the DoD.
Preferred Qualifications:
An earned doctoral degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics or closely related field;
Must be able to support a breadth of the department’s instructional needs;
Excellent teaching ability or aptitude;
To be considered for a Senior Lecturer position, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching at some combination of undergraduate and graduate levels with a minimum of 1 year at the graduate level. A PhD and degrees in physics or applied physics are preferred for breadth of teaching within the department.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Required Documents Statement:
Your C.V. or resume must be two pages or less and must support the minimum qualification described in this announcement. Additional supporting documentation may be submitted to provide additional details regarding experience, publication record, and scholarship.
A letter of application including CV, statements of teaching and any research interests, and the names and addresses of three or more references should be sent to:
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Physics
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943
Email: [contact details available in the full listing]
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. The Physics Department needs to fill this position no later than July 1, 2027, for the Summer academic quarter. Lecturer, AD-3 Salary Range: $119,987 - $181,409
Senior Lecturer, AD-5 Salary Range: $137,150 - 202,182
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience based on federal government Administrative Determined (AD) pay scale, including locality adjustments. Pay range above is based on Monterey, CA locality. Relocation package, including relocation incentive may or may not be authorized.
