Meteorology and Climate Science - Mesoscale and Synoptic Lecturer Pool

 

 

Department Summary

The Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at SJSU offers a BS of Meteorology and a BS in Climate Science.  We offer Minors in Atmospheric and Seismic Hazards, Broadcast Meteorology , Climate Change Strategies,  and Wildfire  Science. The department also offers an MS in Meteorology.  Learn more at https://www.sjsu.edu/meteorology/

 

Brief Description of Duties

• We invite applications for a part-time lecturer to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the meteorology and climate science fields. Particularly, we are seeking outstanding lecturers for teaching mesoscale and synoptic meteorology.
• Excellence in teaching is expected. Positions start at the beginning of a semester and appointments may be renewed based on department need, funding, and performance.
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including 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).

 

Required Qualifications

• A B.S. in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science with teaching experience in higher education.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
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Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or equivalent is strongly recommended, although an M.S. in atmospheric sciences with teaching experience would also be considered for selected courses. Good oral and written communication skills, commitment to student learning and team performance are required.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary:

L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

 

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 1st, however the position will remain open until filled.

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to i