Part-time Lecturer - Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Company: San Jose State University
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Department Summary
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) administers the Master of
Science in marine science program for California State Universities
in northern and central California, and is dedicated to the pursuit
of excellence in both education and research. San Jose State
University oversees MLML, and is the primary funding source,
administering all contracts and grants, and through which all
faculty and researchers are affiliated. An outfitted marine
operations department, active research diving program and state of
the art equipment allow for cutting edge research in a wide variety
of disciplines including: phycology; ichthyology; invertebrate
zoology; birds, mammals, and turtles; physical oceanography;
geological oceanography; chemical oceanography; biological
oceanography; and computational oceanography. MLML is known for a
hands-on, field-oriented approach that places our students,
faculty, researchers and staff at the frontiers of marine science
worldwide where discoveries are being made. MLML provides the
skills and training so students become successful scientists,
teachers and resource managers serving societal needs involving
marine issues. More information about MLML can be found at .
Brief Description of Duties
We invite applications for a pool of part-time lecturers, should an
opening arise, to teach our undergraduate and graduate courses on a
variety of marine science topics, including: oceanography, marine
ecology, statistics, sampling and experimental design, data
analysis, scientific writing, graduate seminar, etc. The number of
positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the
curricular needs of the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories faculty.
The pool will remain in place for three calendar years; those
interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply.
We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach small to large
lecture courses as well as seminars and activity sections.
Excellence in teaching is expected. Positions start at the
beginning of a semester and appointments may be renewed based on
department need, funding, and performance.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Science or related fields or equivalent is strongly
recommended. MS degree with teaching experience would be considered
for teaching activity sections. Knowledge of the subject matter of
the specific course.
Good oral and written communication skills, commitment to student
learning and team performance are required. Ability to evaluate
adult learners and evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous
academic work.
Compensation
Compensation and salary range placement are determined by
qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement,
please see University Policy .
Anticipated starting salary:
L-A / - $5507 - $5959
L-B / - $6221 - $7481
L-C / - $6825 - $9431
L-D / - $8593 - $10347
Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of
full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6
monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x
12). See the for more information.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
This is a continuing open position.
Employment Conditions
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned
and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination
and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety).
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide
policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing
review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required
to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to
complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery
Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be
sent to the Clery Director at . The President may recommend or
require compliance with safety measures that decrease the
likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core
mission and activities of the campus to continue.
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of
California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is
contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the
background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is
discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations
and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective
bargaining agreement between California State University and
California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in
which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with
tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.
San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley-one of the most innovative
and diverse regions in the world- is the founding campus of the
23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first
public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in
transformative higher education, San Jose State University is an
essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social
development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU
ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in
research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research,
combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning
opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs,
allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance
the public good locally and globally.
San Jose State enrolls more than 36,000 students - many are
historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and
38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander
(AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to
social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an
international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose
State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so
our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different
and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of
Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender
Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status,
Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion,
Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and
Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State
University students, faculty, and staff as well as University
programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San
Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters
under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive
Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current
security and safety-related policy statements, emergency
preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and
Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug
and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains
statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations
for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR
is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery
Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at
clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire
Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at . The purpose
of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred
within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent
calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and
procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of
the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office
by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at
uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.
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