Lecturer - GES 101: Matter, Molecules, and the Environment (Fall 2025)

Job Description:

Lecturer - GES 101: Matter, Molecules, and the Environment (Fall 2025)

Description

GES 101: MATTER, MOLECULES & THE ENVIRONMENT

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2025
• Day/Time: Varies (multiple sections)
• Modality: In-Person
• College: CSTEM - College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Physics

The Department of Physics at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2025 to teach GES 101: Matter, Molecules, and the Environment.

Course Description

Examines the areas of matter/energy, molecules, and environment. Covers major concepts in the physical sciences, emphasizing their application to real-world problems. Concepts include the interactions of matter and energy, laws of motion, atomic structure of matter, structure and properties of molecules and interactions of humans with the environment. Includes practical experience in the application of the scientific method through laboratory activities.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Physics and related fields
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate or equivalent in Physics and related fields
• Experience teaching similar courses in 4-year universities
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,008 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on May 12, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22, 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide CSU Vaccination Policy can be reviewed at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13116180/latest/ . Questions should be sent to the Office of Human Resources at hr@csusm.edu.

Advertised: Apr 25 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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