Department of Biology Part-time Lecturer Pool

California State University, San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

4d•$5,507 - $15,211•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Biology at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is seeking part-time lecturer applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for both our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) as well as our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). Candidates for this position should possess good organizational and communication skills with a drive to enhance student success. This position will involve teaching laboratory, discussion, and/or lecture sections in any of our subject areas: General Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, Ecology and Population Biology, or specialized topics in the discipline. Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree, or specialized certification for lecture and/or activity classes, in the field of Biology or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience teaching in the appropriate field and in fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive learning environment. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions. Workload can be as little as one course up to a maximum of 15 WTU.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology or a related field.
Strong command of the subject matter.
Course design and preparation skills.
Instructional material development skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in the appropriate field.
Experience in fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation.
Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at the program level.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in General Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, or other topics in the field of Biology.
Have a command of the subject matter for the course(s) that they will be teaching.
Conduct weekly instruction and supervision of the section(s)/course(s) to which they are assigned.
Maintain a safe learning environment, including observing and adhering to safety guidelines, e.g. in laboratory activities.
Read and evaluate student papers, homework, and other assignments.
Promptly record and post student grades.
Maintain scheduled office hours outside of scheduled teaching times.
For teaching laboratory or discussion sections for larger courses, maintain regular communication with course coordinators.
Attend course team meetings.
Return graded work promptly.
Record grades regularly as appropriate for the course (e.g. in Canvas).
Return final section grades by the last day of final exams.
Respond to course or departmental-related emails within 48 hours.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
Work effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.