"Department of Geological Sciences Part-time Lecturer Pool"

Job Description

Job no: 546751
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

Part-time lecturers are solely responsible for teaching their assigned course(s), including teaching all class sessions according to the semester schedule and teaching in the modality assigned to the course. Part-time faculty are expected to be available to students outside of scheduled class sessions for discussion of matters related to instruction, and expected to make course materials available on Canvas. Part-time faculty are responsible for assessing student work and assigning course grades.

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

Part-time lecturers are solely responsible for teaching their assigned course(s), including teaching all class sessions according to the semester schedule and teaching in the modality assigned to the course. Part-time faculty are expected to be available to students outside of scheduled class sessions for discussion of matters related to instruction, and expected to make course materials available on Canvas. Part-time faculty are responsible for assessing student work and assigning course grades.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Part-time lecturers in the Geological Sciences department may teach introductory geology and general education courses, including laboratory and lecture classes. Part-time lecturers may also teach upper-division general education courses. Depending on the courses assigned to the lecturer, teaching modalities may include in-person, online or hybrid formats.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Geology or closely related field, or commensurate experience as determined by the department

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in hand by time of appointment, or commensurate experience as determined by the department
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field
• College-level teaching experience

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University San Bernardino includes six full-time faculty members with a variety of research interests, and two lecturers with extensive teaching experience. All CSUSB Geology faculty are committed to high quality teaching and to engaging students as active learners. The department offers B.A., B.S., and M.S. degrees, with teaching assistant positions available to some graduate students. We are located in one of the most geologically rich and diverse regions of North America; the San Andreas Fault is walking distance from the department and featured as a field trip in our introductory laboratory curriculum. CSUSB Geology fosters a strong sense of community through one-on-one student advising and mentorship, peer-to-peer support for faculty and teaching assistants, and numerous geology-focused social events and seminars throughout the year. CSUSB Geologists are active in regional and national professional organizations, and multiple faculty have been recognized for their work through national awards.

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Department Chair
Dr. Claire Todd
claire.todd@csusb.edu
(909)537-5336

Administrative Support Coordinator
Maureen Murphy
mmurphy@csusb.edu
(909)537-5336

Department Website
Department Email: geology@csusb.edu

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   • A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   • A listing of any courses previously taught
   • Your availability to teach in-person classes
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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