Lecturer - PHYS 321: Electromagnetism (Fall 2026)

California State University San Marcos; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 78,175; Part time

Job summary

California State University San Marcos is seeking a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PHYS 321: Electromagnetism. The role requires in-person attendance on Mondays and Wednesdays, covering advanced topics in electromagnetism.

Qualified applicants must hold at least a master’s degree in Physics and have expertise in electricity and magnetism, with preference for candidates holding a doctorate. The position will focus on enhancing student understanding of electromagnetic principles.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Physics.
• Advanced expertise in electricity and magnetism.
• Experience teaching similar courses in 4-year universities.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHYS 321: Electromagnetism in person on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Cover topics including dielectrics, conductors, and waveguides.
• Maintaining compliance with California State University policies.

Skills

Advanced expertise in electricity and magnetism

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's degree in Physics or equivalent experience

Doctorate in Physics or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Department of Physics at California State University San Marcos seeks a part‑time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach PHYS 321: Electromagnetism. The position is in‑person, held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Course Description

Introduction to the applications of Maxwell’s Equations and the propagation of EM waves in relation to matter. Subjects to be covered include dielectrics, conductors, plasmas, waveguides, and selected topics in electromagnetic wave radiation, propagation, absorption, transmission, and diffraction.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Physics and related fields.
• Advanced expertise in electricity and magnetism.
• Compliance with the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy; employment is limited to California.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate or equivalent in Physics and related fields.
• Experience teaching similar courses in 4‑year universities.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community in teaching and service.

Salary

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,008 per full‑time month (anticipated).
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $7,045 per full‑time month (anticipated).

Application Requirements

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

Timeline: Application review will begin on June 18, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Applicants must comply with the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy and will be required to perform all work within California. The holder of this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

Employment verification, education verification, reference checks, and criminal record checks are required. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Failure to complete the background check may affect continued employment or result in rescission of the offer.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision related to sexual harassment within the last seven years and may be required to sign a release form for the disclosure of misconduct allegations.

Clery Act Notification and campus security policy information can be found at the California State University San Marcos Clery Act Notification page.