Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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)
• 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/Herpetology (lecture or lab)
• Conservation Biology

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 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 may be offered employment 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.

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:

• 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 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), 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:

• 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. (Letters uploaded or provided by the applicant will not be accepted.)
• 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 the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month

Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 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 $6,608.40 to…