Dynamic Physics Lecturer: Intro Calc‑Based Courses & Labs

California State University, Chico; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego State University Imperial Valley invites applications for a temporary lecturer in Physics to teach PHYS 195, 195L, 196, and 196L. The lecturer will oversee both the lecture and laboratory components of the introductory calculus-based physics sequence and align with course content and learning outcomes established by the SDSU Physics department.

Temporary appointments may be full- or part-time, with start dates anchored to academic terms.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physics or related field.
• University teaching experience.
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter.
• Ability to teach introductory calculus-based physics including lecture and lab PHYS 195-196 sequence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Graduate degree in physics

University teaching experience

Currency in subject matter

Ability to teach calculus-based PHYS 5

Laboratory supervision

Safety procedures

Education

Graduate degree in physics

Tools

PASCO equipment

Physics data-analysis software

Job description

San Diego State University Imperial Valley invites applications for a temporary lecturer in Physics to teach PHYS 195, 195L, 196, and 196L. The lecturer will oversee both the lecture and laboratory components of the introductory calculus-based physics sequence and align with course content and learning outcomes established by the SDSU Physics department.

Temporary appointments may be full- or part-time, with start dates anchored to academic terms.