Mechanical Engineering - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Mechanical Engineering - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student centered to teach all subject related to Mechanical Engineering. This is a general recruitment for a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw from as needed. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

Appointments from the part‑time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with at least two years industry experience in engineering field, and demonstrated experience in related field
• Able to document their excellent academic preparation in Mechanical Engineering along with current experience in industry
• Proficiency with online teaching strategies and approaches may further enhance an applicant’s candidacy
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse population and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as they relate to your application requirements:

• Letter of Interest or Cover Letter explaining expertise and what courses you are competent to teach and/or interested in teaching
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Unofficial transcripts (official required upon appointment)
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words):
  This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
• Sample Course Syllabi (if available)
• Three letters of recommendation

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to:
Dr. Sagil James at sagiljames or call 657‑278‑3337
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The need for part‑time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part‑time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

Regular performance evaluations of part‑time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. In some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

All part‑time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only. Classification Range: $5,507 – $6,677 per month
. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and…