Lecturer - GEOG 310: Climate Change and Life in the Anthropocene (Fall 2026)

Job description

GEOG 310: Climate Change and Life in the Anthropocene The Department of Environment and Geography at California State University San Marcos is accepting applications for Fall 2026. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Seeking lecturers to teach an upper-division physical science general education (UD25) course in climate change. The course description is below. - Position: Lecturer - Semester: Fall 2026 - Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. - Modality: In-person - College: College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Department: Environment & Geography Course Description: Examines the physical basis of the climate system, including solar, atmospheric, biologic, and geologic evidence supporting our understanding of Earth’s past, present, and future climate cycles. Compares recent climate data with that of past climates to demonstrate how Earth’s current climates are changing, leading to the designation of a new era, “The Anthropocene.” Concludes with an examination of climate modeling and potential impacts on components of Earth and human systems, such as biological diversity, water issues, and international treaties. Minimum qu...