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Department Of Earth & Environmental Sciences Lecturer Pool

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Sciences at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time and full-time lecturer pool. We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas: the interconnectedness of Earth's four reservoirs (solid earth, atmosphere, ocean, biosphere); the causes and potential societal consequences of natural Earth processes (e.g., earthquakes, floods, landslides, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, weather and global climate change) and the production, availability and depletion of natural resources (e.g., water, minerals, and energy);

engineering geology; introductory environmental sciences; processes of inquiry and rational thinking skills characteristic of the earth and environmental sciences; and Earth's dynamic landscape from regional to global scales. Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice.

The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in geology, geophysics, Earth and environmental sciences, or directly related field. College or university teaching experience. Demonstrated currency in subject matter.

Application Instructions:
Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:
Curriculum Vitae. Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only). Cover letter (new employees only). Unofficial transcripts (new employees only). Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677. Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224. Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523. Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211.

Inquiries:
For application inquiries, please email Dr. Jessica Whiteside at jhwhiteside.