Meteorology and Climate Science - Mesoscale and Synoptic Lecturer Pool

Brief Description of Duties

We invite applications for a part-time lecturer to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the meteorology and climate science fields. Particularly, we are seeking outstanding lecturers for teaching mesoscale and synoptic meteorology.

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.

Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity–including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation–through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

• A B.S. in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science with teaching experience in higher education.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
• A Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or equivalent is strongly recommended, although an M.S. in atmospheric sciences with teaching experience would also be considered for selected courses.
• Good oral and written communication skills, commitment to student learning and team performance are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or equivalent is strongly recommended, although an M.S. in atmospheric sciences with teaching experience would also be considered for selected courses.
• Good oral and written communication skills, commitment to student learning and team performance are required.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Application Procedure

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 1st, however the position will remain open until filled.

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 clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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.

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.

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