Physics - Imperial Valley Lecturer Pool

Job no: 563033
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Diego - Imperial Valley, San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Natural Sciences

San Diego State University Imperial Valley invites applications for a temporary lecturer position in
Physics to teach PHYS 195:
Principles of Physics, PHYS 195L:
Principles of Physics Laboratory,
PHYS 196:
Principles of Physics, and PHYS 196L:
Principles of Physics Laboratory.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the lecture and laboratory components of this introductory calculus-based physics sequence in accordance with the course content, student learning outcomes, and instructional expectations established by the SDSU Department of Physics.

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

• Teach courses on fundamental principles of physics (PHYS 195/195L and PHYS 196/196L).
  Conduct and supervise laboratory activities associated with PHYS 195L and PHYS 196L.
  Prepare and administer course materials, assignments, and assessments as appropriate.
  Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
  Maintain appropriate office hours.
  Follow applicable university laboratory and safety procedures.

Graduate degreein physics or a closely related field.

University teaching experience

Demonstrated currency in subject matter

• Ability to teach introductory calculus-based physics, including both lecture and laboratory courses, covering the material in the PHYS 195-196 sequence.

Experience teaching introductory university physics.

Experience teaching physics laboratory courses.

Familiarity with modern instructional laboratory equipment, computerized data acquisition, and data-analysis software.

• Experience with PASCO laboratory equipment and software, or comparable systems.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication.

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As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any…