Lecturer of Environmental Science

About the Role

Metropolitan State University of Denver's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer of Environmental Science. This is a renewable, 9-month contracted faculty position commencing in fall 2027, requiring presence on MSU Denver's Auraria campus in Colorado for in-person teaching and other duties. Lecturers typically teach 30 credits annually, with a potential for reduced load based on other performance expectations and department needs. The role emphasizes teaching excellence in both online and face-to-face formats within a diverse, urban, modified open-access university.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 30 credit hours per year, potentially including:
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Environmental Remediation
• Waste Management
• Courses developed within the candidate’s area of specialty
• Contribute to assessment and curriculum development within the ENV and EASO programs.
• Provide academic advising and career mentorship to undergraduate majors and minors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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, evidenced by teaching experience, academic transcripts, 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 within 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 if degree conferral is confirmed 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, particularly in 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, including students of color, LGBTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, nontraditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: $56,000 - $63,000 at the Lecturer level. Final salary will be determined by factors including internal equity, education, experience, discipline, specialty, and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, and a free RTD pass.

Application Process

• Apply online via the MSU Denver careers site (search for JR105937): https://www.msudenver.edu/careers
• Required application materials:
• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of application addressing qualifications
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum)
• List of three professional references with contact information
• All required documents should be uploaded to the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. Up to 5 files can be uploaded; documents may be combined into a single PDF.
• Official transcripts will be required for the selected candidate.

Deadline

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