Lecturer AY - Physics and Astronomy

Cal Poly Pomona•Pomona, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. 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. 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 that include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy. Our 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. Our commitment to the teacher-scholar model results in our college being the largest recipient of extramural grant funding on campus. We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment. 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, reflecting a broad range of interests, that provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduates and have been successful at securing external funding. Areas of research focus include astrophysics, biophysics, relativity and quantum gravity, optics, and physics education research. The department boasts more than 150 majors and serves over 2,000 students each semester in multiple disciplines, 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, representing a diverse and inclusive community committed to excellence in teaching and research. Our excellent benefits program includes start-up funds, a reduced teaching load during the first two years, as well as a generous retirement and pension program. 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. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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