Chemistry & Biochemistry - Part Time Lecturer Pool

chemistry & biochemistry - part time lecturer pool

department of chemistry & biochemistry

part-time lecturer pool

the department of chemistry & biochemistry at csu fullerton invites applications for its part-time lecturer pool.

we welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the subject areas of chemistry and/or biochemistry.

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.

• an advanced degree (masters, abd, phd, edd) in chemistry or a related field.
• pre‑existing teaching experience at the university level.
• demonstrated ability to interact with and work effectively with a wide, culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students.

• preference will be given to those with research and teaching experience in biochemistry.
• experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

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

• cover letter which includes a statement of courses qualified to teach.
• curriculum vitae (cv) or resume.
• names and contact information for 3 references.
• 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. It aims to showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
• unofficial transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment).
• list of courses you are interested in teaching (refer to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: niroshika moneriwala keppetipola, department chair at nkeppetipola or gloria garcia at ggarcia.

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.

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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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.

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