Department of Geological Sciences Part-time Lecturer Pool

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 19000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minorityserving and Hispanicserving 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 firstgeneration and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus please visit theCSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 fulltime faculty and offers 48 undergraduate 35 graduate and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB diversity equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences backgrounds and insights we inspire innovation challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSBs commitment to hire develop and retain a diverse faculty we offer a variety of networking mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Parttime 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. Parttime 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. Parttime faculty are responsible for assessing student work and assigning course grades.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Parttime lecturers in the Geological Sciences department may teach introductory geology and general education courses including laboratory and lecture classes. Parttime lecturers may also teach upperdivision general education courses. Depending on the courses assigned to the lecturer teaching modalities may include inperson online or hybrid formats.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Geology or closely related field or commensurate experience as determined by the department

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters 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.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field
• Collegelevel 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.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and wellbeing CSUSB is a smoke & tobaccofree campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University San Bernardino includes six fulltime 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 oneonone student advising and mentorship peertopeer support for faculty and teaching assistants and numerous geologyfocused 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

Administrative Support Coordinator

Maureen Murphy

To find out more about the Department of Geological Sciences:

Department Website:

Email:

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:

a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
b. A listing of any courses previously taught
c. Your availability to teach inperson classes

1. If available evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios reports on teaching observations and/or student evaluations of teaching.
2. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
3. 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:

is commensurate with experience.

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

Lecturer A (Range 2 $5507 $6677

Lecturer B (Range 3 $6221 $13224

Lecturer C (Range 4 $6825 $14523

Lecturer D (Range 5 $8593 $15211

CSU Salary Schedule: background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

California State University San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence including Domestic Violence Dating Violence and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a twoyear basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096

This position may be Designated under California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information: