California State University, Chico
2024-25 Part-Time Lecturer Pool Department of Geography and Environmental Studie
California State University, Chico, Chico, California, us, 95976
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Northern CaliforniaCategories
Appointment TypeTemporaryBargaining UnitJob Search Category/DisciplineFaculty - Social SciencesTime BasisFull TimePart TimeDetails - 2024-25 Lecturer Pool Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:55PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Paper applications
will not be accepted ; however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with the application, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at 530-898-4664 or Faculty Affairs and Success (faculty positions) at 530-898-5029 prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collected unemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of 180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.Position Title:
Academic Year LecturerCollege:
Behavioral and Social SciencesDepartment/School:
Geography and Environmental Studies (formerly Geography and Planning)Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$5,007 – $6,359 per monthLecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$5,925 – $12,594 per monthLecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$6,500 – $13,831 per monthLecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$8,184 – $14,487 per monthAnticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. See the Faculty Salaries At-a-Glance guide for more information.Priority Review Date:
4/30/24 (for Fall 2024) & 11/30/24 (for Spring 2025); complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.Position Summary:The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-25 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.The Department typically needs a part-time lecturer or lecturers for the following general education (GE) courses:GEOG 101: Earth Systems and Physical Geography, including U-CourseGEOG 102: Peoples, Places, and EnvironmentsGEOG 106: The American WestGEOG 301W: Global Economic GeographyGEOG 303: Geography and World AffairsGEOG 304: Sustainability and Climate Change IssuesGEOG 305: Mobile, Wired, and Tracked: Our Digital PlanetGEOG 320: Introduction to Land Use PlanningGEOG 352: The United StatesMinimum Qualifications:The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Master’s degree or higher degree in Geography or a closely related field from an accredited university by the time of employment.Preferred Qualifications:Applicants with prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Geography, particularly in lower-division GE courses, laboratory courses, and/or online courses are also preferred. Bilingual candidates will be given preference.Responsibilities:Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of developing course content, teaching, grading, holding office hours, and writing a syllabus. The responsibilities include the use of a learning management system (Canvas). Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.How to Apply:Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.The Department:The department offers two Bachelor of Arts degrees, four minors, and two certificates. Our engaged faculty and staff guide students in well-rounded and high-impact learning both inside and outside the classroom. Many of our courses address sustainability and climate resilience issues related to wildfire, ecosystem health, global and local food systems, civic engagement, urban development, and environmental policy. The department has a state-of-the-art computer lab for geospatial technology as well as applied field opportunities at the University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve—one of the largest and ecologically diverse reserves in California.Job-related questions should be directed to:Dr. LaDona Knigge (for Fall 2024)Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studieslknigge@csuchico.eduDr. Noriyuki Sato (for Spring 2025)Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studiesnsato2@csuchico.eduBenefits Information:This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit the university's benefits page.Additional Information:All work must be performed within the State of California.A 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.For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.All positions are contingent on funding.About Chico State:Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.Chico State is an 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 and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.Advertised:
March 22, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
Open until filled
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Northern CaliforniaCategories
Appointment TypeTemporaryBargaining UnitJob Search Category/DisciplineFaculty - Social SciencesTime BasisFull TimePart TimeDetails - 2024-25 Lecturer Pool Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:55PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Paper applications
will not be accepted ; however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with the application, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at 530-898-4664 or Faculty Affairs and Success (faculty positions) at 530-898-5029 prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collected unemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of 180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.Position Title:
Academic Year LecturerCollege:
Behavioral and Social SciencesDepartment/School:
Geography and Environmental Studies (formerly Geography and Planning)Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$5,007 – $6,359 per monthLecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$5,925 – $12,594 per monthLecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$6,500 – $13,831 per monthLecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range:
$8,184 – $14,487 per monthAnticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. See the Faculty Salaries At-a-Glance guide for more information.Priority Review Date:
4/30/24 (for Fall 2024) & 11/30/24 (for Spring 2025); complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.Position Summary:The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is collecting application materials for a pool of lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-25 academic year. Appointments from the lecturer pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.The Department typically needs a part-time lecturer or lecturers for the following general education (GE) courses:GEOG 101: Earth Systems and Physical Geography, including U-CourseGEOG 102: Peoples, Places, and EnvironmentsGEOG 106: The American WestGEOG 301W: Global Economic GeographyGEOG 303: Geography and World AffairsGEOG 304: Sustainability and Climate Change IssuesGEOG 305: Mobile, Wired, and Tracked: Our Digital PlanetGEOG 320: Introduction to Land Use PlanningGEOG 352: The United StatesMinimum Qualifications:The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Master’s degree or higher degree in Geography or a closely related field from an accredited university by the time of employment.Preferred Qualifications:Applicants with prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Geography, particularly in lower-division GE courses, laboratory courses, and/or online courses are also preferred. Bilingual candidates will be given preference.Responsibilities:Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of developing course content, teaching, grading, holding office hours, and writing a syllabus. The responsibilities include the use of a learning management system (Canvas). Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.How to Apply:Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups), a CV, a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish to be considered, a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered. For information about specific courses offered, please refer to the University Catalog.The Department:The department offers two Bachelor of Arts degrees, four minors, and two certificates. Our engaged faculty and staff guide students in well-rounded and high-impact learning both inside and outside the classroom. Many of our courses address sustainability and climate resilience issues related to wildfire, ecosystem health, global and local food systems, civic engagement, urban development, and environmental policy. The department has a state-of-the-art computer lab for geospatial technology as well as applied field opportunities at the University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve—one of the largest and ecologically diverse reserves in California.Job-related questions should be directed to:Dr. LaDona Knigge (for Fall 2024)Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studieslknigge@csuchico.eduDr. Noriyuki Sato (for Spring 2025)Chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studiesnsato2@csuchico.eduBenefits Information:This position may qualify for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit the university's benefits page.Additional Information:All work must be performed within the State of California.A 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.For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.All positions are contingent on funding.About Chico State:Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.Chico State is an 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 and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.Advertised:
March 22, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
Open until filled
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