"Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Part-time Lecturer Pool"

Job Description

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Part-time Lecturer Pool
California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 546660
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Natural Sciences

The Department Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time lecturer applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for both our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) as well as our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). The department is seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in any of our subject areas: General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree, or specialized certification for lecture and/or activity classes, in a field of Chemistry or related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. 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 those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time lecturer applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for both our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) as well as our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). The department is seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in any of our subject areas: General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree, or specialized certification for lecture and/or activity classes, in a field of Chemistry or related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. 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 those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Workload can be as little as one course up to a maximum of 15 WTU. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic or Analytical Chemistry and have a command of the subject matter.

Typical activities include inspecting lab for safety and preparation issues, perform experiments indicated in lab textbooks/manuals, maintain student attendance, maintain regular communication with laboratory and recitation coordinator, maintain scheduled office hours outside of scheduled teaching times, meeting lab coordinator and lecture instructors expectations for grading including: returning graded work promptly, record grades regularly in Canvas and turn in final lab grades by last day of final exams. If teaching lectures, instructors may need until the Thursday past finals week.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field.

In case of teaching activities, candidate must have a strong command of the subject matter, course design/preparation, instructional material and organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters' Degree in Chemistry or related field in hand by time of appointment or enrolled in a Chemistry Master's Program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   1. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   2. A listing of any courses previously taught
   3. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability
   4. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

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Salary is commensurate with experience.

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211

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