Lecturer AY - Physics and Astronomy

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona’s Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer positions.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

About The College Of Science

The College’s mission is to educate, mentor, and inspire students through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning. It offers 15 undergraduate degree programs and six Master’s degrees across seven academic departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy. The Center for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (CEMaST) supports K-16 education locally and nationally to increase STEM success and participation for all. The College of Science has approximately 150 full-time faculty, 40 staff, and 4,400 active majors. The college is the largest recipient of extramural grant funding on campus.

About The Department Of Physics And Astronomy

One of the largest physics and astronomy programs at a teaching-focused university in the United States, the Department dedicates its efforts to undergraduate education, encompassing classroom instruction, cutting-edge research, and professional advising and networking. Faculty maintain active research programs in astrophysics, biophysics, relativity and quantum gravity, optics, and physics education research, providing hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduates. The department boasts more than 150 majors and serves over 2,000 students each semester, the majority of whom are first-generation college students and/or members of underrepresented minority groups. Department personnel include 13 tenured/tenure-track faculty, more than 20 lecturers, and 5 support staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lower division courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Physics or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

Qualifications

• Preferred: A Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

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

The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Benefits

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and pension programs
• Tuition assistance
• Start-up funds and a reduced teaching load during the first two years for eligible faculty