Physics - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Physics - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Physics Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Physics at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the following subject areas:

• Introductory Physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics)
• Upper Division Physics (Analytical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Physics)

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted once the positions are available

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters/PhD degree in Physics or related field or equivalent experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to those with prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.
• Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Letter of interest or Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letters of Recommendation*
• Summary of Teaching Experience/ Courses

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Department Coordinator, Department Chair, and Department of Physics at physicsoffice@fullerton.edu.

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in the late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month

The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

For a description of potential benefits, go to https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/