Environmental Studies Graduate Program - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Fullerton

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION

The Environmental Studies Graduate Program at CSUF invites applicants for its part-time faculty pool on an ongoing basis.

The master's program in Environmental Studies is a broadly based, interdisciplinary program that focuses on human interaction with the environment.

The program is geared for students entering the rapidly expanding environmental field, especially in environmental science, planning and regulation, and environmental education.

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental challenges, the program seeks to integrate paradigms and approaches from a range of related disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

With 60-100 graduate students, the program offers an exciting and rewarding academic experience for its students and its faculty.

For further information, please refer to the Environmental Studies homepage : http : / / hss.fullerton.edu / envstud /

We are seeking highly motivated, well-organized individuals for possible teaching assignments in the following courses :

• Air Quality Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should have a PhD, or have a Master's degree with considerable professional experience. Disciplinary background and professional expertise should be consistent with the course content.
• Teaching experience, with applied environmental expertise, and with experience addressing environmental challenges in the Southern California context.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Preference will also be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials :

• Cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Diversity statement - This statement provides the applicant’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers.
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Sample course syllabi (if available)
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)
• Summary of teaching evaluations (if available)

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December;

the Spring term runs from mid-January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association.

Classification Range : $5,007 - $6,359 per month

Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,925 per month.

The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,008.40 to $7,110 per semester.

CAMPUS & AREA

Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 41,000 students.

As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

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