Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Ecology and Organismal Biology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Botany, Ecology, Marine Biology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a wide, culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• Strong evidence of content knowledge in the subject areas listed above.
• Spoken and written English communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Professional presentation and demeanor.

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

In order to receive consideration, please submit the following materials:

• Letter of interest or cover letter indicating which course(s) you are qualified to teach.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A list of three references with names and contact information.
• Copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest terminal degree.
• Summary of Classes Taught: for each class taught, indicate the Course Catalog Number, Course Title, term and year taught, and name of campus.
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (≤500 words) describing your perspective on promoting and engaging a diverse student population.
• Prior to official hire: three letters of recommendation on official letterhead highlighting teaching experience.
• Official transcript from your degree-granting institution sent directly to klau.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Questions about the position may be directed to Karen Lau, Department Coordinator, klau.

Initial appointments are for one semester. Classification range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month (prorated to units worked). Typical starting compensation for a three-unit assignment is $6,608.40 – $7,465.20 per semester.

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment for students, staff, administrators, and faculty. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.