Physiology Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Physiology Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

The Department of Biological Science at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its 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)
• Human Anatomy (lecture or lab)
• Vertebrate Anatomy (lecture or lab)
• Human Physiology (lecture or lab)
• General Human Physiology (lecture or lab)
• Comparative Animal Physiology (lecture and lab)
• Cellular Neurobiology
• Plant Cell Physiology
• Plant Physiological Ecology (lecture and lab)

Part-time appointment, usually to teach credit-bearing biology courses, in person, at the lower division level. Responsibility for a course will be vested in the lecturer, sometimes under the direct supervision of an appropriate faculty member. Teaching assignments may include multi-section coordinated courses, in which instructors must abide by all coordinated course policies, including the conditions contained in the general syllabi.

Duties will include the following:

• Providing classroom instruction.
• Preparing course materials and administering assignments to students.
• Administering examinations, grading student work and otherwise assessing student performance, and determining course grades.
• Holding scheduled office hours.
• Attending all weekly lab preparatory meetings.
• Participating in all class field trips, if applicable.
• Completing all necessary trainings.
• Attending Lecturers Meetings.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applications 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 may be offered employment on very short notice.

Required qualifications include:

• A Masters or PhD degree in Anatomy, Physiology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

The successful application will show strong evidence of:

• Content knowledge of the various subject areas listed above
• Spoken English communication skills
• Written English communication skills
• Computer skills
• Professional presentation and demeanor

Preferred qualifications include:

• Significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant performance and professional experience.

To apply, a complete online application must be submitted. Required materials at the time of application include:

• Letter of interest or Cover Letter which includes a statement of which course/s qualified to teach
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A list three (3) references with their names and contact information
• Copy of unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
• 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.)
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words):
  This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.

Required materials prior to official hire include:

• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation highlighting experience in or potential for teaching. Letters must be written and signed by the referee on official letterhead stationery and uploaded by the referee.
• Official transcript conferring your highest terminal degree must be sent directly from the degree granting institution's Registrar Office to mailto:klau.

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

Compensation:

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of…