Temporary Faculty Pool, Biology

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

The Department of Biology 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, including every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We seek candidates who demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who can contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

The Biology Program at CSUDH provides students with intensive, progressive, and balanced learning experiences in cell and molecular biology, organismal biology, population and community biology, and environmental science.

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 runs from late August to mid‑December; the Spring term from mid‑January to mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during Summer Sessions may also be available.

Teach assigned lower and upper division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and evidence of strong teaching.
• Experience teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in biology or a related discipline and prior college‑level teaching experience, including relevant industry experience.
• A Ph.D. in biology or a related discipline and prior college‑level teaching experience with relevant industry experience, required for teaching upper‑division core courses (300‑ or 400‑level).

Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required for employment. CSU may rescind a conditional offer if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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

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.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• A one‑page Cover Letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum). Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your commitment and experiences and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial…