2025-26 Lecturer Pool Department of Physics

California State University System • Chico, CA

82d • $5,507 - $15,211

About The Position

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• A Masters' Degree in Physics or Astronomy or a closely-related field.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D in Physics, with documented history of teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Physics Education Research and/or Studio Physics teaching.
• Bilingual candidates will be given preference.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Sick leave.
• Vacation.
• Health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees