Lecturer of Environmental Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Lecturer of Environmental Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Public university in Denver, CO
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:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Conditions of Appointment
MSU Denver does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
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:
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.
Open Until Filled
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 [email protected].
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.
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.
Public university in Denver, CO
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public university in Denver, Colorado. It provides undergraduate and graduate education with an emphasis on access, applied learning, and service to the metropolitan region.
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