Dept of Sciences & Mathematics Lecturer (Pool Position)

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Dept of Sciences & Mathematics Lecturer (Pool Position)

Description

DEPARTMENT: Sciences & Mathematics

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Lecturer AY

TIMEBASE/POSITION TYPE: Full-time/Part-time - Temporary, Non-Tenure Track

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: Fall 2024, with faculty work days beginning August 14, 2024, and first day of instruction on August 21, 2024

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS LECTURER

POOL POSITION

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Department of Sciences and Mathematics of California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) invites applicants for Lecturers in Mathematics . Applicants will be expected to teach in-person courses in different areas of the mathematics curriculum serving our seven degree-granting majors, mathematics minor, and our new data science minor. In addition to teaching, duties include holding office hours, preparing materials, grading student works (including homework, reports, quizzes, exams), assessing student learning outcomes for their courses, attending regular coordinated course meetings (if teaching coordinated courses), and submitting final grades. Prior and current materials for courses will be provided. We seek a collegial, dynamic educator committed to creating an environment of active student learning and delivering an equitable experience to students across sections.

Applicants expecting to be considered at this time must complete and submit their online employment application and requested materials to Human Resources. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open since it is a pool position .

We welcome applications for teaching beginning in Fall 2024. For teaching assignments beginning in Spring 2025, applications received on or before November 15, 2024, will get full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered for future semesters.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY (Cal Maritime): Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States - and the only one on the West Coast. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, Coast Guard, and Naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. Please visit our website for more information about California State University Maritime Academy .

Our programs focus on intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness. Cal Maritime students participate in training cruises aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear or other international educational experiences - gaining a unique perspective on our increasingly global culture and economy. Cal Maritime is committed to being a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in the business, engineering, operations, security, and policy of the transportation industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond. We are equally committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses, such as College Algebra, Statistics, and Calculus. Link to Course Catalog Descriptions
• Participate in coordination of gateway mathematics activities as applicable.
• Attend all required faculty training sessions and faculty meetings, as directed by Department Chair or Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education, or a related field.
• An ability to teach a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses.
• A willingness to participate in the coordination of the gateway mathematics program.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or Mathematics Education or a related field.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Applicants demonstrating expertise or experience in serving underprepared students will be given preference.
• A genuine passion for teaching and service is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of innovative and effective classroom teaching methods is also appreciated.

SALARY COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with the education, qualifications and expertise of the individual. A full-time unit load for a lecturer is 15 teaching units, also called WTUs, which is typically 4-5 courses. We have 9 units available in Spring 2024 and anticipate equivalent or higher needs in subsequent semesters.

• The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:
  
  • CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $5,925- $12,594 per full-time month
    
• The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with the education and experience of the selected individual. The hiring salary range for most full-time new lecturers is between $5,925 - $6,250 per month, prorated based on unit load [WTUs]

BENEFITS: An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available for “qualifying” positions which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement plans, fee waiver, vacation, and sick leave.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Typical classroom and office environment are in a two-story building with elevator access.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:

• Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days from the date of hire.
• A background check investigation (including criminal records check) is required prior to employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of a current CSU employees who was conditionally offered the position.
• Applicants must submit on hire official documentation as proof of degree, license, or certificates as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested parties must apply on-line through our Cal Maritime Jobs website. Click “APPLY NOW” to complete and submit the Cal Maritime Employment Application and attach the following:
Cal Maritime Employment Application (required) Letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications Curriculum Vitae (including current email address) Statement of teaching philosophy
Teaching evaluations
Copy of transcript from all institutions at which graduate work and terminal

degree was completed
Letters of recommendation from three professional references to be sent directly to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Dr. Taiyo Inoue at tinoue@csum.edu

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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.

NOTIFICATION: Based upon a review of applications and accompanying documents, only those persons whose qualifications best match job requirements will be interviewed. Applicants not selected for an interview will be notified only after the position closes and the successful candidate has been selected.

TITLE IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at on the CSU Title IX website.

EEO STATEMENT: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or changed.

Advertised: Oct 19 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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