Chemistry

Chemistry & Biochemistry – Part Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

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.

• Advanced degree (Master’s, ABD, Ph.D., EdD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• 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 research and teaching experience in chemistry or biochemistry.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant performance and professional experience.

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

• Cover Letter that includes a statement of courses qualified to teach.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
• Names and contact information for 3 references.
• Unofficial transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment).
• List of courses you are interested in teaching.
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words) that provides the candidate’s unique perspective on past and present aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Niroshika Moneriwala Keppetipola, Department Chair at nkeppetipola or Diana Barajas at dibarajas.

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 mid‑January through the end of May. On rare occasions, part‑time faculty may be 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 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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The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083.

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of…