Temporary Faculty Pool, Kinesiology and Recreation

Temporary Faculty Pool, Kinesiology and Recreation

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Health Sciences, Faculty - Human Development, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a pool of temporary 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.

The Department of Kinesiology is part of the College of Health and Human Services and Nursing. The Department offers a variety of undergraduate degree options leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education. The different educational options offered to students include pre‑physical therapy, fitness director, and teaching. The baccalaureate degree in physical education teaching is approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) and provides graduates with a subject matter verification for K‑12 physical education teaching.

The fitness director option offers students opportunities to go into personal fitness training or to pursue an advanced degree in exercise science or related field. The pre‑physical therapy option prepares students for graduate study in a variety of allied health fields (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant).

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized 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

Temporary faculty are responsible for all aspects of designing, developing and teaching courses within the department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) developing course requirements including student learning outcomes, syllabi, assignments, evaluation methods, etc.; (2) planning for and implementing regular scheduled instruction; (3) evaluating student progress toward student learning outcomes; and (4) assigning student grades. Temporary faculty are also responsible for holding regular office hours to assist students in successfully completing the course.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper‑division core courses (300- or 400‑level).

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, 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…