Planning Policy and Environment Lecturer Pool

Planning Policy and Environment Lecturer Pool

Job no : 550140

Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : San José

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

Department Summary

The School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies at San José State University has over 200 majors and minors who represent a diverse student body. We offer four undergraduate and graduate degrees in Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Urban Planning, and Public Administration. The School is home to thirteen full-time professors, complemented by approximately 20 lecturers who teach both general and specialty classes to upper- and lower-division undergraduate and graduate students.

Teaching with us is a great opportunity for doctoral and post-doc students, as well as professionals with an M.A. or M.S., who are interested in sharing their knowledge with undergraduates. Visit the Department website at http : / / www.sjsu.edu / envs to view Department information, the range of courses offered, the schedule of classes, and course materials.

Lecturer Opportunities for the ’25-’26 Academic Year

Teaching opportunities are available for the following courses in the Environmental Studies and Global Studies programs. The fall semester begins on August 18, 2025 and concludes December 19, 2025. The spring semester begins on January 20, 2026 and concludes May 22, 2026. Exact course needs subject to change.

• EnvS 10 (Life on a Changing Planet)–An introduction to basic knowledge and theory in the life sciences, focusing on the theme of environmental change. Examines challenging issues in biology and methods for evaluating conflicting data and claims. Develops students’ analytical and writing skills.Various days, times, and modalities. For Fall : T / Th 10 : 30-11 : 45 in person
• EnvS 187 (Environmental Restoration)–Interdisciplinary art and science of restoring destroyed or degraded habitats. Emphasis on the interplay of ecological principles, policy, public involvement and economics in the planning, implementation and monitoring of restoration plans. Field work and independent research required. For Fall :   T / Th 9 : 00-10 : 15 in person, six Saturday fieldtrips or equivalent.
• URBP 143 / URBP 205 (Private Development and Urban Planning) Study of the entire process of private development from preliminary product analysis through planning, construction and marketing. Upper division and graduate students only. For Fall : Tuesdays, 3 : 00-5 : 45 in person

Brief Description of Duties

Required Qualifications

The School seeks candidates for part-time lecturer instructional positions to teach lower and upper division courses.

Campus Security Authority

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty coach member in this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2 . Anticipated hiring ranges :

L-A / Range 2 - $5007 - $5675

L-B / Range 3 - $5925 - $7125

L-C / Range 4 - $6500 - $8982

L-D / Range 5 - $8184 - $9854

Ranges are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.