Lecturer Search , Department of Physics & Astronomy

Position Overview

Salary range: $70,977 – $89,913 per year for a full‑time lecturer position (6 courses per year), commensurate with teaching experience.

Open date:
September 15, 2025

Review date (most recent):
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

It is anticipated there will be a need for Pre‑Six Lecturers to teach lower‑division courses in the Department of Physics and Astronomy during the 2025‑26 academic year. Appointments are subject to availability of funding and final approval by the Dean of the College of Letters & Sciences.

Duties include teaching lower‑division physics and/or astronomy lecture courses and laboratories.

Basic qualifications: M.S. in physics or physics‑related field required.

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in physics or physics‑related field strongly preferred; college and/or university teaching experience preferred.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Statement of Teaching
• Authorization to Release Information form (required)

Reference requirements: 3–5 letters of reference required.

Application materials may be submitted via (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
07268. Inquiries may be addressed to Vice Chair Michael Mulhearn (chairasstavis.edu).

Davis, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.