Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Fullerton

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

POSITION

The Department of Biological Science at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Ecology and Organismal Biology Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas :

• General Biology (lecture or lab)
• Plant Biology (lecture or lab)
• Plant Ecology (lecture or lab)
• Biogeography
• Marine Ecology (lecture or lab)
• Desert Ecology (lecture or lab)
• Coastal Ecology (lecture or lab)
• Behavioral Ecology
• Mammalogy / Ornithology / Ichthyology (lecture or lab)
• Conservation Biology

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

• A Masters or PhD degree in Botany, Ecology, Marine Biology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Candidates should have prior teaching experience at the university level.
• 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 those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements :

• Letter of interest or Cover Letter
• Transcript documenting highest degree earned (unofficial is acceptable to start for review process)
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Summary of Classes Taught (For each class taught : indicate the Course Catalog Number, Course Title (per the Catalog), term and year taught, and name of campus.)
• 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.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to : Karen Lau, Department Coordinator, klau@fullerton.

edu, Department of Biological Science.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Biological Science offers an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Biological Science and a thesis-based Master of Science (M.

S.) degree in Biology. We are dedicated to educating the individual student using active-learning, inquiry-based approaches.

The undergraduate curriculum provides all biology majors with broad exposure to fundamental biological principles and depth of knowledge within a specialized area of concentration chosen by the student.

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 the middle of 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.

Initial appointments are for one semester only.

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

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

CAMPUS & AREA

California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum.

CSUF fosters an inclusive environment within which students, faculty, staff, and administrators thrive.

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.

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