ENV 310: Environmental Impact Analysis

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• Semester: Spring 2026
• Day/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Modality:In-person
• College: College of Humanities Arts Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department:Environment and Geography

The Environment and Geography Department at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Spring 2026 to teach ENV 310: Environmental Impact Analysis.

Course Description

Introduces methods for analyzing and quantifying human impacts on the environment. Theoretical and applied aspects of environmental impact assessment are covered with particular focus on preparation processes of environmental impact reports (EIRs) and statements (EISs) mandated by state and federal statutes. California planning statutes are studied as well as the political processes surrounding land-use decisions. Introduces such areas as cost-benefit analysis EIR/EIS review processes and litigation and mediation of EIRs. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Minimum qualifications:

• A masters degree in a related field.
• Per the California State Universitys Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A doctorate in a closely related field.
• Higher education experience teaching Environment or Geography courses
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to teaching and as applicable service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• AnticipatedHiring Salary Range: $5507 - $9311 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5507 - $6677 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary RangeLecturer B - AY: $6221 - $13224per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range commensurate with education and experience.

Application

To apply please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on January 2 2026; however the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

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California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age physical or mental disability gender or sex genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition nationality race or ethnicity religion or religious creed sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State Universitys Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification education verification reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check including a criminal records check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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 in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised December 22 2020 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.

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