Temporary Faculty Pool, English

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Southern California

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Letters/Humanities 1

Time Basis

• Time Varies 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Apply now Job no: 547962
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of English

College of Arts and Humanities

Position Description

The English Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

We offer a range of courses in literature, rhetoric and composition, and creative writing for undergraduates and MA students.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in-person two days per week or equivalent for asynchronous online sections
• Holding office hours 2–4 hours per week
• Grading and providing feedback to students in a timely fashion

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, or Rhetoric and Composition
• Appropriate experience related to the subject of the course(s) assigned.
• Applicants must have experience teaching adult learners from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• A Doctoral degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Experience teaching online

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .

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