American Studies - Part-time Lecturer Pool

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american studies - part-time lecturer pool

department of american studies

part-time lecturer pool

the department of american 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:

• american studies 101-questioning america
• american studies 201-introduction to american studies
• american studies 300-intro to american popular culture
• american studies 301-american experiences
• american studies 320-women in american society
• american studies 324-american immigration culture
• american studies 332-science and modern american
• american studies 345-the american dream
• american studies 395-california culture

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.

• ph.d., abd or m.a, in american studies or 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. Preference will be given to those with experience in fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment and 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:

• required materials at time of application:
• cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• curriculum vitae
• 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
• official transcripts from the institution's registrar's office emailed to mictorres

applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to dr. Carrie lane, department chair of american studies at clane

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 are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

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california state university, fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the university's strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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