Lecturer AY - Biology
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Lecturer AY - BiologyJob no: 536519 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Monterey Bay Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filledRecruitment Status: This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration.ABOUT CSUMBCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. The university's Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.Candidates for this position are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and student success at the university level. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Lecturers are required to maintain additional hours outside the classroom to provide assistance to students. Specific assignments are dependent upon department needs. Candidates may be called upon to teach in a distance education mode.Applications are currently being accepted to establish a pool of qualified applicants with expertise in many areas of Biology including bioinformatics, hematology, immunology, molecular biology, physiology, plant biology, population genetics, scientific writing, and service learning.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:The Department of Biology and Chemistry at CSUMB offers B.S. degrees in Agricultural Plant and Soil Sciences and Biology and minors in Biology and Chemistry. The Biology major has 3 concentrations: 1) Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; 2) Molecular Biology; and 3) Teacher Preparation. These programs all emphasize the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to train students in the biomedical, environmental, technological, agricultural workforce, succeed in high level graduate programs in the biosciences, and solve complex problems. Additional information about our rigorous and highly successful interdisciplinary program can be found at MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in a related field, or equivalent, in accordance with University guidelines.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A terminal degree and evidence of effective teaching with a variety of methodologies is preferred. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to CSUMB's Vision.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.COMPENSATON:The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608 to $7,465 per semester.CSU Salary Schedule*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.BENEFITS:CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary. Additionally, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability, visit: Schoonover Employee Housing for more information.APPLICATION PROCEDURE:This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Department. Appointments from the pool are temporary and do not confer tenure. The pool will remain in place for two academic years; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) ###-#### or ...@csumb.edu.GENERAL INFORMATION:CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates. CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.Advertised: Nov 04 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: