Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Modern Language and Literatures

Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Modern Language and Literatures

Job No: 545318 –
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer –
Location: Los Angeles –
Categories: Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

College: Arts and Letters

Position Title: Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Modern Language and Literatures

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Instructional Faculty – Part-time Temporary/Lecturer Pool

The Modern Languages and Literatures Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the  academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Part‑time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure‑track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made.

Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.
Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

• An earned master’s degree in Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish or in a closely related field, from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first‑generation students.
• Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.
• Appropriate master's, doctoral, or terminal degree; demonstrated expertise in Chinese Studies, French Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, Spanish Studies, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Education or a relevant discipline.

Duties of part‑time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Faculty will teach in one of the target languages and be available for office hours.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer:
Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024)

• Lecturer A/2 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B/3 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C/4 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D/5 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211

The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or…