Sociology - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

Department of Sociology
Part-Time Lecturer Pool

The Department of Sociology 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.

• Sociology 201 Social Media and Social Interaction
• Sociology 300 Social Work
• Sociology 305 Social Work Practice
• Sociology 308 Writing for Sociology
• Sociology 325 The American Drug Scene
• Sociology 345 Sociology of Communication
• Sociology 350 Social Relationships and Emotions
• Sociology 353 Sociology of Children & Youth
• Sociology 365 Law and Society
• Sociology 385 Family Violence
• Sociology 410 Theories of Social Behavior

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. Appt. 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.

• Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students.

• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and professional capabilities.

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials.

• Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach.
• Copy of unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree.
• A list of three references with contact information.
• Inclusive Excellence Statement that outlines your perspective on past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging a diverse student population.
• Sample of course syllabi.
• Teaching evaluations (if available).

• Three letters of recommendation. Once selected as a finalist, references will be notified via email to upload a confidential letter of recommendation.

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 are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

Regular performance evaluations of part‑time lecturers are made by the department in accordance with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future teaching assignments. In some instances, syllabi, assignments, and reading materials will be reviewed by the department 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.

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background…