Job Description

Chapman University and Schmid College of Science and Technology seek applications for a Part-time Lecturer for Environmental Biology Lab (ENV 250L, for Environmental Science & Policy majors) for Fall 2026.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked R2 institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Our faculty are academic leaders who excel in both research and teaching. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu

Schmid College of Science and Technology is one of 11 schools and colleges in the University. The college embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at http://www.chapman.edu/science

Responsibilities:

• Teach one lab section that meets once per week for 3 hours and 50 minutes throughout the semester.
• Each week includes preparing course material, holding office hours, and grading all assignments submitted by the students.
• The lecturer must be available to attend instructor orientations before the start of the semester.
• This course meets Tuesday 1-4:50 PM.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and academic excellence.
• Demonstrated appreciation for students' active role in learning and a commitment to personalized education within the Chapman Laboratory Experience.

Desired qualifications:

• A completed or in-progress graduate degree (Ph.D or Master’s) in a STEM discipline.
• University or community college teaching experience, specifically with introductory STEM courses, such as introductory environmental science, general biology and/or ecology and evolution.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should electronically submit the following via Interfolio:

• Cover Letter that includes what specific courses they are qualified to teach and detail any teaching experience
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Names and contact information of two references

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Richelle Tanner, rtanner@chapman.edu

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate(s). The salary for this position is an hourly lecturer rate of $46.85.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.