Saturday, February 25, 2017

Ft at the College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Requisition Number:

104327
Regular / Temporary: Temporary
Full / Part Time: Full-Time

Appointment Duration / End Date:
2017-18 academic year (with possible extension) Department
CSM-Physics (115500)
College / Division
CSM-College of Science & Math
Salary Range
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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 2017-2018 (with possible extension) to begin September 7, 2017. Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach undergraduate physics (and possibly astronomy) lecture and lab courses.
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 7, 2017.
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)
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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)
Background / Fingerprint
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Open Date
02-10-2017
Review Begin Date
04-07-2017
Internal Recruitment Only
No
Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)
09-07-2017
Department Information (Faculty)
The Physics Department has approximately 45 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 200 majors currently enrolled. We also offer courses in astronomy, geology, geophysics, and oceanography.