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Posted : Monday, August 26, 2024 10:53 AM
Campus:
San Luis Obispo
Job ID: 531300
Discipline:
Agriculture Appointment Type:
Temporary
Time Base:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
September 25, 2023 Closing Date:
Open until filled
Description:
The Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Department (NRES) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a two-year full-time academic year lecturer in Geospatial Sciences starting September 16, 2024, ending June 13, 2026.
This position offers individuals with completed PhDs opportunities for teaching experience, training, and collaborative research within one of the highest ranked public universities in the west.
The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Applied GIS and could develop new courses in geospatial data science.
While this is primarily a teaching position, 20% of the appointment will be assigned to support collaborative research in the college.
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.
Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.
As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056 Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994 Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172 Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797 At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications An earned doctorate degree focused on GIS science and its application in environmental sciences and natural resources management.
Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
Preferred Qualifications Ability to collaborate with the faculty across the College and University is desirable.
Preference will be given to candidates with research broadly centered on using a range of geospatial data and analytics to understand how to improve management and conservation of our working landscapes, including forests, rangeland and farms.
Scholarship alignment with key statewide priorities such as fire and carbon management, biodiversity conservation, or water management are considered strengths.
Preference will also be given to those with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience who bring professional capabilities and those with the ability to build connections with industry and foster new relationships.
Special Conditions 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 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
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 prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
How To Apply Review begin date January 9, 2024.
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by January 9, 2024 for full consideration; however applications received after this date may be considered.
Interested candidates must attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a statement describing the candidate’s experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive excellence ( About the Department The NRES Department offers B.
S.
degrees in Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences, Environmental Management and Protection, and Forestry and Natural Resources, and an M.
S.
in Environmental Science and Management.
The programs enroll approximately 750 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students and are supported by 17 tenured or tenure track faculty.
The department has access to a variety of on campus and off campus field and lab resources to support hands on instruction and research, including multiple ranches and agricultural fields on campus as well as Cal Poly’s 3,000-acre Swanton Pacific Ranch in Santa Cruz county.
The department also supports strong interdisciplinary collaboration across campus including faculty participation in Cal Poly’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fire institute and the new Center for Organic Production and Research, among other programs.
This position offers individuals with completed PhDs opportunities for teaching experience, training, and collaborative research within one of the highest ranked public universities in the west.
The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Applied GIS and could develop new courses in geospatial data science.
While this is primarily a teaching position, 20% of the appointment will be assigned to support collaborative research in the college.
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.
Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.
As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056 Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994 Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172 Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797 At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community.
Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications An earned doctorate degree focused on GIS science and its application in environmental sciences and natural resources management.
Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
Preferred Qualifications Ability to collaborate with the faculty across the College and University is desirable.
Preference will be given to candidates with research broadly centered on using a range of geospatial data and analytics to understand how to improve management and conservation of our working landscapes, including forests, rangeland and farms.
Scholarship alignment with key statewide priorities such as fire and carbon management, biodiversity conservation, or water management are considered strengths.
Preference will also be given to those with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience who bring professional capabilities and those with the ability to build connections with industry and foster new relationships.
Special Conditions 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 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.
Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
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 prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
How To Apply Review begin date January 9, 2024.
Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by January 9, 2024 for full consideration; however applications received after this date may be considered.
Interested candidates must attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) a statement describing the candidate’s experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive excellence ( About the Department The NRES Department offers B.
S.
degrees in Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences, Environmental Management and Protection, and Forestry and Natural Resources, and an M.
S.
in Environmental Science and Management.
The programs enroll approximately 750 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students and are supported by 17 tenured or tenure track faculty.
The department has access to a variety of on campus and off campus field and lab resources to support hands on instruction and research, including multiple ranches and agricultural fields on campus as well as Cal Poly’s 3,000-acre Swanton Pacific Ranch in Santa Cruz county.
The department also supports strong interdisciplinary collaboration across campus including faculty participation in Cal Poly’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fire institute and the new Center for Organic Production and Research, among other programs.
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• Location : San Luis Obispo, CA
• Post ID: 9002872678
