Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

ecology and organismal biology - part-time lecturer pool

department of biological science
ecology and organismal biology
part-time lecturer pool

position

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)
• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 $7,465.20 per semester.
• for a description of potential benefits, go to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

the need for part-time faculty is greatest in fall and spring semesters. The fall term begins in mid-august and ends beginning january; the spring term begins mid-january through the end of may. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the summer session segments.

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. Our graduate degree prepares students for entry into ph.d. And health-professions programs, research careers with governmental and non-governmental agencies and in the private sector, and teaching at the two-year college level.

our program is distinctive in the region in the number of excellent opportunities that are available for faculty-mentored undergraduate research and a commitment to integrating teaching and research. Our mission is to help guide students to acquire the skills, develop the attitudes, and master the information necessary to continue their education, obtain desirable employment in…