Planning Policy and Environment Lecturer Pool

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Department Summary

The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies at San José State University has over 200 majors and minors who represent a diverse student body. We offer four undergraduate and graduate degrees in Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Urban Planning, and Public Administration. The School is home to thirteen full-time professors, complemented by approximately 20 lecturers who teach both general and specialty classes to upper- and lower-division undergraduate and graduate students.

Department Summary

The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies at San José State University has over 200 majors and minors who represent a diverse student body. We offer four undergraduate and graduate degrees in Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Urban Planning, and Public Administration. The School is home to thirteen full-time professors, complemented by approximately 20 lecturers who teach both general and specialty classes to upper- and lower-division undergraduate and graduate students.

Teaching with us is a great opportunity for doctoral and post-doc students, as well as professionals with an M.A. or M.S., who are interested in sharing their knowledge with undergraduates. Visit the Department website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to view Department information, the range of courses offered, the schedule of classes, and course materials.

Lecturer Opportunities for the ’25-’26 Academic Year

Teaching opportunities are available for the following courses in the Environmental Studies and Global Studies programs. The fall semester begins on August 18, 2025 and concludes December 19, 2025. The spring semester begins on January 20, 2026 and concludes May 22, 2026. Exact course needs subject to change.

• EnvS 10 (Life on a Changing Planet)–An introduction to basic knowledge and theory in the life sciences, focusing on the theme of environmental change. Examines challenging issues in biology and methods for evaluating conflicting data and claims. Develops students’ analytical and writing skills.
  
  Various days, times, and modalities. For Fall: T/Th 10:30-11:45 in person
• EnvS 187 (Environmental Restoration)–Interdisciplinary art and science of restoring destroyed or degraded habitats. Emphasis on the interplay of ecological principles, policy, public involvement and economics in the planning, implementation and monitoring of restoration plans. Field work and independent research required. For Fall: T/Th 9:00-10:15 in person, six Saturday field trips or equivalent.
• URBP 143/URBP 205 (Private Development and Urban Planning)--Study of the entire process of private development from preliminary product analysis through planning, construction and marketing. Upper division and graduate students only. For Fall:
  Tuesdays, 3:00-5:45 in person

• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

• Applicants must have at least an M.S./M.A. (Ph.D. preferred) in Environmental Science/Studies, Planning or a…