Pool Part-time Lecturer, History and Politics department Jewish Studies

• Instructional Faculty
  - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Northern California

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty
  - Letters/Humanities 1

• Part Time 1

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Job no: 556944
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Faculty
- Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Teach JWST 200, Introduction to Jewish Studies. This is an interdisciplinary survey course that introduces students to the culture, literature, history, philosophy, religion, and academic traditions of Jewish people from antiquity to the present. In this course, we will analyze how Jewish people have deployed a wide range of intellectual discourse to gain an understanding of the meaning of their identify as Jews.

The course will also provide a historical overview of the Jewish Diaspora, from the Middle East to Africa to Europe to the Americas. The readings and class discussions will divide into three parts covering the ancient, medieval, and modern periods.

The successful candidate will design and deliver lectures and discussion-based learning activities, assign and assess written work and examinations, and provide timely and constructive feedback to support student learning. They must also work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings, and will be prepared to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in the University’s shared commitment to ethical inquiry, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.

The course fulfills General Education requirement 3B
- Humanities, and is expected to emphasize foundational historical skills, including critical reading of primary and secondary sources, analytical writing, and other related skills.

A PhD in History, Jewish Studies, or related fields. ABD PhD candidates will also be considered.

See above, but experience teaching Jewish studies courses or similar course is preferred.

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.
• The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

• Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)
• Teaching Philosophy
• Student Evaluations
• Contact Information for 3 References

Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:

• Temporary Faculty with three-year appointments do not need to reapply.
• Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during…