Lecturer, Department of Physics, AY 26-27

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Part-Time Lecturer Pool Position POSITION AVAILABLE

One or more temporary, part-time lecturers for a pool from which instructors will be considered for appointments as they become available for Fall Semester 2026, and/or Spring Semester 2027.

The Department of Physics at CSUEB offers major specific courses as well as service courses for other programs, e.g., both Algebra and Calculus-based introductory Physics sequences. We are a learning community of students, staff, and faculty dedicated to advancing knowledge in Physics. Our curriculum emphasizes hands‑on experience, real world applications, and opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects.

Part‑time positions teaching introductory physics (lectures and labs) and/or introductory astronomy (lectures and labs). Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

Lecturer. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• Lecturer AY (Range
  2) - $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer AY (Range
  3) - $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer AY (Range
  4) - $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer AY (Range
  5) - $8,593 - $15,211

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

Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026;
Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027.

Minimum requirement of a M.S. in Physics or Astronomy or other relevant field (Ph.D. in Physics or Astronomy is preferred).

Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis.

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.

The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

Satisfactory completion of a background check that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate.

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

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