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Lecturer: Environmental Science - Hydrology
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Position Number: 5202289
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Lecturer: Environmental Science - Hydrology

Job ID: 271406
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Department of Earth and Space Sciences

Job Summary

The Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Columbus State University invites applications for the position of Lecturer: Environmental Science - Hydrology. We are seeking an environmental scientist who will teach Hydrology and other environmental science courses. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring CSU's student body. The position is full-time and will begin in August 2024.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Science. A normal teaching load is 15 hours per semester.

The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration; work in continuous improvement of academic programs; demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty; and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have completed at least master's degree in environmental science or related science discipline by time of appointment or have 18 credit hours in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include: Demonstrated effective teaching at the university level (particularly field-based courses).; Qualifications to teach Hydrology, Water Resources Management, and other environmental science courses.; Interest in/expertise in sustainability, data science and/or spatial analytics (GIS).

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

To have a complete application, submit the following using the online portal:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial or Official Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if the candidate is invited to campus for an interview)
Teaching Philosophy Statement (2 pages max)
Contact information for three professional references (recommendation letters will be required if a candidate is selected for an interview)

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department's Seach Chair, Dr. Stephen Jessup, via email at jessup_stephen@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Background Check

CSU Background Standard Only

Special Applicant Instructions

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