Environmental Studies Graduate Program - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Environmental Studies Graduate Program - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

The Environmental Studies Graduate Program at CSUF invites applicants for its part-time faculty pool on an ongoing basis. The master's program in Environmental Studies is a broadly based, interdisciplinary program that focuses on human interaction with the environment. The program is geared for students entering the rapidly expanding environmental field, especially in environmental science, planning and regulation, and environmental education. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental challenges, the program seeks to integrate paradigms and approaches from a range of related disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities With 60-100 graduate students, the program offers an exciting and rewarding academic experience for its students and its faculty.

We are seeking highly motivated, well‑organized individuals for possible teaching assignments in the following courses:

• Air Quality Management
• Environmental Education
• Environmental Hydrology
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Planning
• Environmental Policy

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 must be available on very short notice.

• Candidates should have a PhD, or have a Master’s degree with considerable professional experience. Disciplinary background and professional expertise should be consistent with the course content.
• Teaching experience, with applied environmental expertise, and with experience addressing environmental challenges in the Southern California context.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students.

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Preference will also be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Provide the following materials as they relate to your application requirements:

• Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
• A list of three (3) references with contact information
• Inclusive Excellence Statement – 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.
• Sample of course syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Potential candidates should note that required materials before official hire include:

• Three letters of recommendation – once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation.
• Official transcripts from the institution’s Registrar’s office emailed to jsche...

The need for part‑time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term runs from mid‑January through the end of May. On rare occasions part‑time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

Regular performance evaluations of part‑time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. In some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental…