Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science Job at LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA

  • LaSalle University
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

Position Details

Position Overview

Position Title - Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science

Department - 215210 - Chemistry, Biology, and Geology & Physics

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number - A0176P

Position Summary - La Salle University's Environmental Science Program has an need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach a lecture/lab introductory environmental science course in Fall 25 semester: ENV153: Introduction to Environmental Science This course is an introduction to the field of environmental science. Topics covered include climate change, the human impacts on water quality, the role of soil and agriculture on our food resource, the impacts of air pollution on human health, and the impact of humans on biodiversity. ENL153: Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory This course is an introduction to field and laboratory methods in environmental science. Students will learn to collect and analyze environmental data, including conducting water quality measurements, reading and interpreting different types of maps with spatial data, measuring biodiversity in areas around Philadelphia, and analyzing air and soil pollution. The course will also include several field trips. These courses serve primarily first-year undergraduate Environmental Science majors. The courses are offered in person and are scheduled in the daytime. Applications in teaching only one or both courses are welcome. For more information about the Environmental Science Program, please visit

Essential Duties - Teach assigned course(s). Prepare course materials consistent with departmental and course learning objectives. Teach/prepare laboratory experiments. Provide timely grading and feedback to students. Provide guidance and support to students.

Required Qualifications - Masters degree or Ph.D. in environmental science or related field or experience (chemistry, biology, public health, etc.). Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience teaching at the college level. Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours - Laboratory classes may require outside work, lifting, moving equipment.

Special Instructions to Applicant - La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

HR/Comp

Compensation Information

Position Classification - Part-Time, Semesterly Basis

FLSA Classification - Exempt

Pay Basis - Salary

Position Group - Faculty

Posting Information

Application Open Date - 03/10/2025

Application Close Date

Application Open To - Internal and External Applicants

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  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

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Job Tags

Part time, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours

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