2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Physics

About the role

The Physics Department in the College of Natural Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Responsibilities

• Teaching physics courses including all semesters of introductory physics, astronomy/cosmology, and other courses as department needs indicate.
• Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Requirements

• The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Masters’ Degree in Physics or Astronomy or a closely-related field.
• A Ph.D in Physics, with documented history of teaching experience, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Physics Education Research and/or Studio Physics teaching is a plus.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications listed beyond the minimum education requirement.

Skills

• Experience teaching diverse student groups.
• Experience with Physics Education Research and/or Studio Physics teaching.

Benefits

• This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).

Pay

• Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month.
• Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 – $13,224 per month.
• Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 – $14,523 per month.
• Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 – $15,211 per month.

Schedule

• Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

Additional Information

• Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California.
• Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
• Retired Annuitants: Retired annuitants may accept work if the appointment meets CalPERS eligibility criteria to avoid reinstatement from retirement or interruption of benefits.
• Mandated Reporter: 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
• EEO Statement: Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

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