Lecturer of Environmental Science

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

12d•$56,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer position in Environmental Science. This renewable, 9-month contracted faculty position begins in fall 2027 and requires presence in Colorado on MSU Denver’s Auraria campus for in-person teaching and other activities. Lecturers typically teach 30 credit hours per year or the equivalent, though a reduced teaching load may be offered in connection with other performance expectations and support, based on department need. The successful candidate will bring expertise in waste management, environmental remediation, life-cycle analysis, and/or environmental data science, and will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in online and face-to-face formats in a diverse, urban, modified open-access university. The position includes teaching undergraduate courses, contributing to assessment and curriculum development in the Environmental Science (ENV) and Environmental Sustainability (EASO) programs, and advising and mentoring undergraduate majors and minors. The department offers programs in Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Geography and GIS, Applied Geology, and Meteorology.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
Ability to teach undergraduate courses in environmental remediation and waste management, demonstrated through teaching experience, academic transcripts, work experience, or other relevant experience.
Ability to develop and teach undergraduate courses in life-cycle analysis, environmental modelling and data science, and/or other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Ability to teach in both online and face-to-face modalities.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment; ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of degree conferral by the start of the fall 2027 semester.
Teaching experience in one or more of these areas: waste management, environmental remediation, life-cycle analysis, environmental data science, and computational modeling.
Teaching experience in both online and face-to-face formats.
Experience in course and curriculum development, specifically online learning.
Experience with programming, computational modeling, and/or data science.
Ability to engage students in undergraduate research, such as through Course-Embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) or other high-impact practices.
Experience working with diverse populations, including students of color, LGBTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, nontraditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners.

Responsibilities

Typically teach 30 credit hours per year or the equivalent, potentially including Introduction to Environmental Science, Environmental Remediation, Waste Management, and courses developed in the candidate’s specialty.
Contribute to assessment and curriculum development within the ENV and EASO programs.
Provide academic advising and career mentorship to undergraduate majors and minors.