Lecturer Search 2025-2026, Department of Physics & Astronomy

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 2025-26 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/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$89,913, commensurate with candidate's training and experience.

Dates Available:

Fall Quarter, September 22, 2025 - December 12, 2025;

Winter Quarter, January 2, 2026 - March 20, 2026;

Spring Quarter, March 26, 2026 - June 11, 2026

Application Deadline: Open until filled, but to ensure full consideration apply by October 15, 2025.

Application Materials: Submit cover letter (optional); CV; statement of teaching; and letters of recommendation (3 required, 2 optional) via https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07268.

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

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

M.S. in physics or physics-related field is required.

Ph.D. in physics or physics-related field is strongly preferred.

• 3-5 letters of reference required

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

UC Davis also is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.