2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Physics and Astronomy

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California seeks part-time lecturers for its Physics and Astronomy department. The role involves teaching introductory Physics courses, associated labs, and General Education courses. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Physics or a related field, with teaching experience preferred. This role provides flexible, semester-based appointments depending on departmental needs and enrollment, with salary based on rank and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching Physics and/or Astronomy in a post-secondary setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach introductory algebra-based and calculus-based Physics courses.
• Prepare and teach associated labs and introductory General Education courses in Physics and Astronomy.
• Conduct class preparation, grading, and maintain office hours.

Skills

Experience teaching Physics

Experience teaching Astronomy

Education

Masters degree in Physics, Astronomy, or related field

Job description

DEPARTMENT

Physics and Astronomy

POSITION TITLE

Lecturer Pool – Physics and Astronomy

POSITION DETAILS

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has been preparing students for graduate school, teaching careers and industrial employment for over 65 years. We are seeking qualified part‑time lecturer faculty to primarily teach introductory algebra‑based and calculus‑based Physics courses and the associated labs, as well as introductory General Education courses in Physics and Astronomy.

Duties of a part‑time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Part‑time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure‑track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with our existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester.

RANK AND SALARY

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.

Most New Lecturers Are Hired At The Lecturer A Or B Rank. As Of July 2024, The Classification Salary Ranges For The Respective Ranks Are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 ‑ $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 ‑ $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 ‑ $15,211

The salary ranges indicated are based on a “full‑time rate” (15 weighted teaching units [WTUs]). A semester's worth of compensation is made up of six (6) payments of the given amount. To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro‑rated based on the units worked out of 15 WTUs. If you were a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary, your pay would be structured as follows: $5,507 x 3/15 (3 units out of a possible 15 units total) = $1101.40 x 6 checks = $6,608.40 total for 3 units/semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of Masters degree in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience teaching Physics and/or Astronomy in a post‑secondary setting.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New applicants are required to submit:

• Cover letter: please indicate which courses you are prepared to teach. Course listings can be found here: https://catalog.csus.edu/courses-a-z/
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree
• List of references with contact information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/people-climate/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

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