Temporary Faculty Pool, Physics-General

Position Description

The Department of Physics at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.

Physics is the study of the natural world at its foundation. As such, it is the basis of other disciplines such as biology, medicine, chemistry, computer science, geology, astronomy, and engineering.

Physicists study the world from the smallest particles of matter (quarks and leptons), nuclei, atoms, and molecules; through the forces of motion which determine properties of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma;

to descriptions of the behavior of matter on all scales up to stars, galaxies, and even the origin and fate of the universe.

The department encourages student-faculty interaction in all these areas.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding.

Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December;

the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned upper division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Physics or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• A Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

Employment Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Additional Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.

Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are :

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Lecturer A : $4,530-$6,056

Lecturer B : $5,405-$11,994

Lecturer C : $6,190-$13,172

Lecturer D : $7,794-$13,797

An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available to benefit-eligible appointments that include health / vision / dental plans;

spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waiver; access to campus child care; and a defined benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities.

For a detailed description of benefits, please visit : CSUDH HR Benefits.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

A complete application is required and must include :

• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information
• A one-page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement and Teaching Statement
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)
• For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Affirmative Action / 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.

Advertised : Apr 05 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close : Feb 28 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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