Lecturer Pool - Physics AY

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Physics Pool

• Academic Year:2026/2027
• College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Department: Physics

The Department of Physics, at California State University San Marcos accepts applications on an on‑going basis for our pool of part‑time lecturers. Our lecturers serve an undergraduate population that is diverse in cultural background, ethnicity, academic preparation, and age.

Applicant pools are used to fill short‑term temporary Lecturer positions across our campus with the possibility of rehiring. Appointments may last from one day to a whole semester, and the pool may be used to fill vacant positions on an as‑needed basis throughout the academic year. Applications in this pool ad will only be good for the current academic year. This pool will be closed effective May 31 2027.

• A master's degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

• A terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to actively engaging undergraduates in the classroom or laboratory through research‑informed pedagogical practices.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,008 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A – AY: $5,507 – $6,667 per full‑time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B – AY: $6,221 - $13,224 per full‑time month

• Completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: Applications are accepted and reviewed as needed, on an on‑going basis throughout the 2026/27 Academic Year.

Applications close:
May 31 2027.

Advertised: Jun 04 2026.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

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.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification.