2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Physics

CSU Careers • Chico, CA

1d • $5,507 - $15,211

About The Position

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: 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. Position Title: Academic Year Lecturer College: Natural Sciences Department/School: Physics Salary: Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 – $13,224 per month Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 – $14,523 per month Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 – $15,211 per month Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. See the Faculty Salaries At-a-Glance guide for more information. Priority Review Date: May 15, 2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise. Position Summary: The Physics Department in the College of Natural Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

Requirements

• The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is 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, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Physics Education Research and/or Studio Physics teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• teaching physics courses including all semesters of introductory physics, astronomy/cosmology, and other courses as department needs indicate.

Benefits

• This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time