Environmental Studies Graduate Program - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Environmental Studies Graduate Program
Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Environmental Studies Graduate Program at CSUF invites applicants for its part-time faculty pool on an ongoing basis. The master's program in Environmental Studies is a broadly based, interdisciplinary program that focuses on human interaction with the environment.

The program is geared for students entering the rapidly expanding environmental field, especially in environmental science, planning and regulation, and environmental education. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental challenges, the program seeks to integrate paradigms and approaches from a range of related disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. With 60-100 graduate students, the program offers an exciting and rewarding academic experience for its students and its faculty. For further information, please refer to the Environmental Studies homepage: http://hss.fullerton.edu/envstud/

We are seeking highly motivated, well-organized individuals for possible teaching assignments in the following courses:

• Air Quality Management
• Environmental Education
• Environmental Hydrology
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Planning
• Environmental Policy

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should have a PhD, or have a Master's degree with considerable professional experience. Disciplinary background and professional expertise should be consistent with the course content.
• Teaching experience, with applied environmental expertise, and with experience addressing environmental challenges in the Southern California context.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching
• Preference will also be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. 
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials:

• Cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• CV
• Teaching narrative (maximum two pages)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words):
  This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Sample course syllabi (if available)
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)
• Summary of teaching evaluations (if available)

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Please direct all questions about the position to Elaine Lewinnek, Program Coordinator, elewinnek@fullerton.edu

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College:
The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Fullerton is to educate students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically and environmentally astute, civically responsible alumni able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' departments and programs offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them for a wide range of professions, for graduate school, and for advanced professional study in fields such as law, education, public administration, clinical psychology, and business. Students who graduate wit