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Part-Time Lecturer - Natural Sciences, Physics and Biophysics, College of Arts and Sciences

  • San Diego, California
  • Part-time temporary
  • 5745

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego invites applications for part-time lecturer positions to meet periodic instructional needs across the College. We seek qualified instructors with expertise in one or more disciplines within the Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental and Ocean Sciences, Mathematics, and Neuroscience, Cognition, and Behavior) who are prepared to teach courses in their area(s) of specialization. Course modality is exclusively in-person.

Teaching assignments are made based on departmental and program needs and may vary by semester. Courses generally carry 2-5 units of teaching credit, and part-time lecturers in non-benefits-based appointments may teach a maximum of 6 units per semester. The College periodically has instructional needs during the following academic terms: Fall: September-
December, and Spring: Late January-May.

For Academic Year 2026-27 (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027), compensation is $2,581-$2,659 per unit, depending on applicable qualifications and appointment level. Appointment to the lecturer pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment. Course assignments
are contingent upon instructional needs, enrollment, funding, and the qualifications and expertise required for individual courses. Appointments and teaching assignments are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the University of San Diego and SEIU Local 721.

Department Description: 
The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition, immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry, ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education, which spans the sciences, arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship, we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

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