Lecturer Of Environmental Science

Lecturer Of Environmental Science

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department

Earth and Atmospheric Science

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students
who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and
experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later,
the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's
extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the
foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third
largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU
Denver is a model university for today's college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving
Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the
only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the
University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population
in the state, as well as the most first-generation students.
Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver
helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural
and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate
degrees, and career and life success.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access,
Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a
supportive and inclusive environment where all community members
are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to
education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class
scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and
innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and
staff.

About the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The Department of
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences offers a Bachelor's degree
in Environmental Science (ENV), as well as a Bachelor's degree in
Environmental Science with Secondary Teaching Licensure. In
addition, we offer a minor in Environmental Science and a new,
completely online, interdisciplinary Bachelor's degree in
Environmental Sustainability (EASO). The Department of Earth and
Atmospheric Sciences is home to 9 tenure track faculty and 4
lecturers across five degree-granting programs. The candidate will
complement the department's strengths in Environmental Science,
Environmental Sustainability, Geography and GIS, Applied Geology,
and Meteorology.

MSU Denver and the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences are
committed to educational equity and promoting a culture of access
and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to
sustain a community where all individuals are respected, feel a
sense of belonging, and are provided with proper resources and
training to be successful. This success is not limited to our
discipline-specific education, but also to the broader development
of our students as engaged contributors to their communities and
society.

Position Summary

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Metropolitan
State University of Denver invites applications for a full-time,
non tenure track lecturer position in Environmental Science. This
is a renewable, 9-month contracted faculty position beginning in
fall 2027 which requires presence in Colorado on MSU Denver's
Auraria campus for in person teaching and other activities.

Typically, lecturers teach 30 credits each year (or the
equivalent). A reduced teaching load may be offered for other
performance expectations and support, based on department
need.

We seek candidates with expertise in waste management,
environmental remediation, life-cycle analysis, and/or
environmental data science. The successful candidate will be
committed to teaching excellence in both online and face-to-face
formats, in the context of a diverse, urban, modified open-access
university.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the position entail:

• Typically, teaching 30 credit hours per year (or the

equivalent), which may include: Introduction to Environmental
Science, Environmental Remediation, Waste Management, and/or
courses to be developed in candidate's area of specialty

• The candidate will be expected to contribute to assessment and

curriculum development within the ENV and EASO programs

• Providing academic advising and career mentorship to

undergraduate majors and minors

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related

discipline at the time of appointment

• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in environmental

remediation and waste management as evidenced by teaching
experience, academic transcript, work experience, or other
demonstrated experience

• Ability to develop and teach undergraduate courses in life

cycle analysis, environmental modelling and data science, and/or
other courses in the candidate's area of expertise

• Ability to teach in both online and face-to-face

modalities

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline at

the time of appointment. ABD applicants will be considered with
evidence of degree conferral by the start of the fall 2027
semester

• Experience teaching courses, in one or more of the following

areas: waste management; environmental remediation; life-cycle
analysis; and environmental data science and computational
modeling

• Teaching experience in both online and face-to-face

formats

• Experience in course and curriculum development, specifically

online learning

• Experience with programming, computational modeling, and/or

data science

• Ability to engage students in undergraduate research, e.g., via

Course-Embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE's), and/or
other high impact practices

• Experience working with diverse populations. We seek a

candidate with the ability to work with the educational needs of a
diverse urban population including (but not limited to) students of
color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds,
first-generation college students, students with disabilities,
undocumented students, nontraditional students, student veterans,
and English-language learners.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred
qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who
will best contribute to our department, our mission, and the
University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this faculty position is $56,000 - $63,000 at
Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role
will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not
limited to, internal equity, education, experience, discipline,
specialty, and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include
medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and
more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our
Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

To apply, please complete an application online through our career
site and search for JR105937: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and
potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the
following required materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the

position

• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting teaching

experience, pedagogical approach, and how you would engage a
diverse student body in the classroom (2 pages maximum)

• Please provide a list of the names and contact information for

three professional references

Important Note: Due to volume of applications
received, only applications completed as outlined above will be
considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents
into the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. A
maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine all documents
into one pdf file if needed.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for
hire.

Deadline

Priority will be given to applications received through Wednesday,
December 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers
medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement,
as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement
plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability
(LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to
learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a
safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and
visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to
employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,
access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of
nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of
color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in
downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert
with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity
and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and
perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that
in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go
beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and
dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture
of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and
professional success.

To apply, please visit: https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MSUDenver/job/Denver-Colorado/Lecturer-of-Environmental-Science_JR105937

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