Lecturer AY - Regenerative Studies

Job Details

Lecturer AY - Regenerative Studies

Job No: 557370
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Sustainability and Regenerative Studies
College of Environmental Design

The Department of Environmental Design at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Sustainable and Regenerative Studies for part-time teaching appointments.

The Position

The Sustainability and Regenerative Studies programs include the Master of Sustainability and Regenerative Studies and the minor in Sustainability and Regenerative Studies.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• Sustainability and Regenerative Practices
• Solar and Regenerative Energy Systems
• Sustainable Communities and Coalition Building
• Ecological Patterns and Processes
• Conservation Biology
• Watershed Management and Green Infrastructure
• Urban and Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainability and Organizational Management
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Social and Ecological Justice
• Climate change and mitigation, resilience, and adaptation, including related methods, practice, and technologies;
• Ecosystem sciences such as biology, urban ecology, plant science, and horticulture;
• Earth system science and hazard-resilient design; ecological, hydrological and other civil engineering methods and technologies;
• Geospatial technologies such as geo-AI, machine learning and environmental sensing;;
• Interdisciplinary research methods.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Sustainability, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Regenerative Studies, Environmental Studies, or related discipline in a field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Professional practice, research, scholarship, and/or creative activities related to sustainability, regenerative practices and related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Sustainability, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Regenerative Studies, Environmental Studies, or related discipline in a field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Expertise in applied quantitative research, qualitative research, and/or effective integration of both with a relationship to sustainability and regenerative practices

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. 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

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• Portfolio or work samples as reflective of curricular content or demonstration of expertise

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Regenerative Studies at crs@cpp.edu.