Liberal Studies - 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

department of liberal studies part-time lecturer pool position

the department of liberal studies at csu fullerton invites applications for its part-time lecturer pool.

we are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the following subject areas.

• the history of science
• the history of social thought
• the history of the arts and humanities
• introduction to the humanities or social sciences
• cross cultural humanities and social thought

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 a related field.
• candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

preferred qualifications

• preference will 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.
• experience in interdisciplinary departments or programs is also desirable.

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. April bullock, department chair, abullock

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 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 are paid in six monthly payments for…