Wednesday, February 11, 2015

1-Year FT Lecturer at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

https://www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=164242


Position Information
Quick Link
www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=164242  
Requisition Number
103471  
Position Title
Lecturer AY  
Job Posting Title
Lecturer AY (full-time)  
Regular / Temporary
Temporary  
Working Title
Full-Time Lecturer - Physics  
Full / Part Time
Full-Time  
If part-time, indicate time base
 
Appointment Duration / End Date:
2015-16 academic year (possible second year)  
Department
CSM-Physics  
College / Division
CSM-College of Science & Math  
Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  
Pay Basis
Monthly  
Pay Plan
Academic Year  
Position Description
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, FULL-TIME LECTURER. The Physics Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking to hire one or more Full-Time Lecturers for academic year 2015-2016 (and possibly the 2016-17 academic year) to begin September 14, 2015. Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach undergraduate physics (and possibly astronomy) lecture and lab courses.  
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only)
 
Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills
A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy (or a closely related field with a strong physics background) is required. All requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed before September 14, 2015.  
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of (or potential for) excellence in teaching. Candidates in all stages of their career are encouraged to apply.  
Special Conditions (Staff)
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment. 
 
Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)
 
Benefits Eligible

More Information
Yes  
Job Open Date
02-10-2015  
Job Close Date
 
Review Begin Date
03-10-2015  
How to Apply
To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG, complete a required online faculty application, and submit your completed application to requisition #103471. Please attach to your online application a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts. Please be prepared to provide the names and email addresses of three references when completing your application. Those selected as a finalist candidate may be required to submit a short teaching video. Official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment. 

Positions are open until filled. Review of applications will begin March 10, 2015; applications received after that date may be considered. For information about the Physics Department please see www.physics.calpoly.edu. For questions, phone or email the Physics Department at 805-756-2448, or physics@calpoly.edu. 

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO. 
 
Internal Recruitment Only
No  
Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)
09-14-2015  
Additional Information Contact Name (Faculty)
Matthew Moelter  
Additional Information Contact Phone (Faculty)
(805) 756-2447  
Additional Information Contact Email (Faculty)
physics@calpoly.edu  
Department Information (Faculty)
The Physics Department has approximately 30 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 170 majors currently enrolled. We also offer courses in astronomy, geology, geophysics, and oceanography.