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Geography & the Environment, Part-time Lecturer Pool

Job no: 558657
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

Position

The Department of Geography & the Environment at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool to teach undergraduate courses in physical, environmental, regional, and human geography.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available. Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least a Master’s degree in Geography or a closely-related field.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally range of students, including first-generation college students.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with (a) experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment; (b) relevant work experience and professional capabilities, and (c) college and university teaching experience, who can provide evidence of high-quality teaching.

How to Apply

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
• A list of three (3) references with contact information
• Inclusive Excellence Statement – This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population.
• Sample of course syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Required materials before official hire:

• Three letters of recommendation – Once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Trevis Matheus, Department Chair, at tmatheus@fullerton.edu

Appointment Date and Academic Calendar

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

Performance Evaluation

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

Appointment and Salary

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month

The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above 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 $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

For a description of potential benefits, see: https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html

The College – EEO Statement

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is 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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Criminal Background Clearance Notice

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Faculty rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.

Out‑of‑State Employment Policy

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

Applicants Disclosure

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: May 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time