Biology Faculty Lecturer - Part-time

Cal State University (CSU) Channel Islands
Camarillo, California 93012 United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Education and Training
  • Job Description

    Program: Biology
    Rank: Lecturer Faculty
    Title: Biology Faculty Lecturer - Part-time

    About the University:

    California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) opened in 2002 as the newest campus in the California State University system. Since that time, the University has grown and developed into one of the premier public universities, not only in the California State University system, but also in the nation. Indeed, U.S. News & World Report listed CSUCI as 29th among “Regional Universities West” in its 2023 edition of Best Colleges Rankings. In 2023, CollegeNET ranked CSUCI 71st out of over 1,400 schools in its “Social Mobility Index.” In 2020, Money Magazine rated CSUCI as the 15th “Most Transformative College” in the nation.

    CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The University is located in Ventura County and is home to more than 4,959 undergraduate and 168 graduate students. Approximately 48% of CSUCI’s students are Pell Grant eligible, and approximately 60% are first-generation college students. CSUCI is also proud to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with 61% of its undergraduate students self-identifying as Latinx, 23% as White, 6% as Asian/Asian American, 4% as multiracial, and 2% as Black/African American. In 2022, CSUCI was among the first institutions to be recertified with Excelencia in Education’s "Seal of Excelencia” for its facilitation of Latinx student success.

    CSUCI is committed to diversifying its faculty in order to address students’ ever-changing needs in the 21st century. The University is also taking steps to confront racism and to advocate for social justice. To this end, CSUCI encourages applicants to apply who are motivated to serve and contribute to the university’s tenure-track body, which self-identifies as 54% White, 24% Latinx, 11% Asian/Asian American, and 4% Black/African America.

    Diversity Statement:


    CSUCI is committed to recruiting individuals who are dedicated to furthering inclusive excellence in our campus community. We seek to enhance our diverse University population by welcoming people from all backgrounds, and by working to sustain an environment where colleagues can not only work and learn, but also create and thrive.

    CSUCI Mission Statement:

    Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

    CSUCI’s Commitment to You:

    CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

    About the Program:

    The Biology Program at CSUCI prepares students for the next step in their careers: to educated and train the next generation of biological scientists and medical professionals. The Biology Program promotes teaching of fundamental and unifying concepts integrated with the practice of analysis and discovery. The Biology Program offers lower and upper division GE courses as well as courses that support other majors including Health Sciences, Nursing and Environmental Sciences and Resource Management.

    About the Position:

    The major responsibilities include the instruction of courses and labs in the Biology Program. Part-time instructors are sought with backgrounds and experience in teaching introductory Biology courses for majors, Biostatistics/Quantitative Methods in Biology, General Ecology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Microbiology.

    Minimum Degree Requirements:

    Master’s degree in Biology or a related discipline

    Required Qualifications:

    • Experience developing and teaching introductory biology courses for majors, biostatistics/quantitative methods in biology, general ecology, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology or microbiology.
    • Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students.


    Preferred Qualifications:

    Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline and college teaching experience.

    Responsibilities:

    The major responsibilities include the instruction of courses and labs in the biology program.

    Application Deadline:

    Screening of applications will begin 4/28/2023. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

    Applicants must submit the following materials:
    • Curriculum vitae/Resume
    • Cover letter
    • A statement describing your experience mentoring and/or working with minoritized students with a special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander and American Indian students, and
    • A teaching philosophy describing how you plan to engage and interact with students, with a special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, and American Indian students.


    In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

    Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below:
    http://jobs.csuci.edu

    Compensation:

    California State University Lecturer Salary (Academic Year) Schedules can be found at
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    • Range 5

    Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically at the bottom third of the salary range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

    The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

    General Information:

    Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

    At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

    The person holding this position may be 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.

    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.

    CSUCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096 .

    Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at academicpersonnel@csuci.edu .

    Advertised: Apr 14 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    Closing Date/Time:
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Cal State University (CSU) Channel Islands
    • Cal State University (CSU) Channel Islands

    About the University

    The newest addition to the California State University system, California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) opened in 2002 with 629 transfer students and welcomed its first freshman class in Fall 2003. Since that time, the University has grown and developed into one of the premier public universities not only in the CSU system, but also int he nation. Indeed, in its 2018 ranking, U.S. News and World Report listed CSUCI as the 18th highest-ranked public university in the western United States.

    CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educate leaders for a global society. CSUCI is located in Ventura County and home to more than 6,800 undergraduate and 240 graduate students. We are proud to note that our campus is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). 50% of the CSUCI undergraduate students are Latinx, 29% are White, 2% are African American, 5% are Asian American, and 4.5% are multiracial.

     

    CSUCI’s Commitment to You

    CSUCI provides excellent support services for new hires to settle in and join a collaborative and supportive community. With proper support, the successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the University.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    CSUCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status and disability. Our non-discrimination policy is set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at 805-437-8490.

     

    For Application Questions, please contact Human Resources by email at human.resources@csuci.edu or by phone at 805-437-8490. 

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