Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Physics (AY 26/27)

About the role

The Physics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers from our local geographic area. Positions are available as determined by need during the Fall and/or Spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory classes in Astronomy, Geology, Physics and Physical Science.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physics, Geology or a related field is required.
• Doctoral degree in Physics, Geology or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.
• Classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are provided in the Responsibilities section.

Skills

• Ability to teach undergraduate physics courses.
• Experience teaching astronomy, geology, geophysics, and oceanography.

Benefits

• Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and time base.

Pay

• Classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are provided in the Qualifications section.

Schedule

• Positions are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Special Conditions

• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
• Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
• Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

About the Department

The Physics Department has approximately 50 faculty, whose primary function is teaching undergraduate physics courses to students in technical disciplines. We offer programs of study leading to Bachelor Degrees in Physics, with approximately 200 majors currently enrolled. We also offer courses in astronomy, geology, geophysics, and oceanography.

How to Apply

• All applicants are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts of their highest degree earned.
• If applicable, please also attach a list of CSU courses you have previously taught, and a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach.
• Course information can be found in the Cal Poly Catalog: http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/.
• Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application.
• If you are selected, your references will receive an email requesting that they upload a letter of recommendation.
• Applicants will remain under department consideration until an offer of appointment is extended.
• Note: Official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be requested for applicants selected for the first time and are required prior to appointment.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact the Physics Department by phone at (805)756-1752 or by email at physics@calpoly.edu.