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It is anticipated there will be a need for Pre-Six Lecturers to teach lower-division courses in the Department of Physics and Astronomy during the 2023-24 academic year. Appointments are subject to availability of funding and final approval by the Dean of the College of Letters & Sciences.

Qualifications: M.S. in physics or physics-related field is required. PhD in physics or physics-related field strongly preferred; college and/or university teaching preferred.

Description of Duties: Duties will include teaching in lower division physics and/or astronomy lecture courses and labs.

Salary: See Table 15: Unit 18 Faculty, Pre-Six Year Lecturers, Academic Year for the salary range(s) for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,295 - $83,935, commensurate with candidate’s training and experience.

Dates Available: Fall Quarter, September 25, 2023 – December 15, 2023; Winter Quarter, January 5, 2024 – March 22, 2024; Spring Quarter, March 28, 2024 – June 13, 2024

Application Deadline: Open until filled, but to ensure full consideration apply by August 14, 2023.

Application Materials: Submit cover letter (optional); CV; statement of teaching; statement of contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion; and letters of recommendation (3 required, 2 optional) via https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05472.

Inquiries may be addressed to Vice Chair Michael Mulhearn via chairasst@physics.ucdavis.edu.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

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