Arabic, German, Italian, Korean, and Persian - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer
location: fullerton
categories: unit 3 - cfa - california faculty association, faculty - letters/humanities, temporary, part time

arabic, german, italian, korean, and persian
part-time lecturer pool

position

the department of modern languages & literatures at csu fullerton invites applications for its part-time lecturer pool to teach lower-division (100 and 200 level) undergraduate courses in arabic, german, italian, korean, and persian.

this is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. 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.

required qualifications

• candidates must hold at least a master’s degree in the language of instruction or in a related field and possess native or native-like fluency in the language of instruction.
• candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• this position requires the legal right to work in the united states of america. California state university, fullerton cannot sponsor part-time faculty for work visas or permanent residence.

preferred qualifications

• preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching
• preference will also be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations 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.

how to apply

a complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

required materials at time of application:

• cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
• a list of three (3) references with contact information
• inclusive excellence statement - 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 of course syllabi
• teaching evaluations (if available)

required materials before official hire:

• three letters of recommendation- once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation

applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to dr. Eric carbajal, department chair, ecarbajal

appointment date and academic calendar

the need for part-time faculty is greatest in fall and spring semesters. The fall term begins in the 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.

performance evaluation

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. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

appointment and salary

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…