Employment Opportunities

Anticipated Needs:

• Faculty, Part-time
• Please Note:
  • All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank.
  • Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding.
  • Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours and participation in assessment of student learning. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are employed. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, and scholarship.

Current Salary Range:

• The anticipated hiring range based on degrees and qualifications is: $5,507 - $6, 677 (from $1,101 - $1,335 per 3-unit course per month, for a six-month pay period)

Effective Date of Appointment:

• Effective Date of Appointment: 01/15/2025

Current Courses or Specialization:

• SUS 530: Mixed Methods in Sustainability Research
  • Graduate course that provides an overview of the methodologies utilized by practitioners of sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Sustainability, Geography, Environmental Studies, or another related social science field.
• Recent experience using mixed methods research for applied sustainability projects.
• Demonstrate commitment to working with and mentoring a diverse student population.

Application Deadline:

• December 2, 2024

Application Process:

• Applicants must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the address in the section below. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to: masustainability@csun.edu

CSUN's Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. As an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution), CSUN welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2022, CSUN enrolls ~38,000 students, where 57.3% are Latinx, 19.8% are White, 9.2% are Asian-American, 4.9% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.2% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

For more information, visit the CSUN website.

About the College:

For information visit the CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences website.

General Information:

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The person holding this position may be 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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure. to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of applicants. 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.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the M.A. in Sustainability program at 818-677-7805.