Asian American Studies - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Asian American Studies - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

The Department of Asian American Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available. Appointments from the pool are temporary, often made just prior to the start of the academic term, and require availability on very short notice.

• Introduction to Ethnic Studies
• Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies
• History of Asian Pacific Americans
• Asian Pacific American Cultural Studies
• Asian American Film and Video
• Asian American Women
• Ideas, Imagination and Intersections in Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies
• Community, Liberation and Action in Ethnic Studies / Asian American Studies
• Vietnamese Communities in the US
• Multiple Heritage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
• South Asian American Experiences
• Korean American Experiences
• World War II Japanese American Evacuation
• Civic Engagement Through Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies
• Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities

• ABD doctoral candidate or master’s degree with substantial graduate coursework in Asian American Studies, ethnic studies, or related fields
• Expertise in fields relevant to the department’s curriculum
• Evidence of prior relevant teaching, mentoring, or tutoring experience
• Evidence of experience in the relevant academic field or related professional/community‑based experience
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a wide, culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students

• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment

• Cover letter that addresses required qualifications, including a statement of which courses and modalities (online, hybrid, in‑person) the candidate is qualified to teach. See course catalog (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Inclusive excellence statement (no more than 500 words) describing the candidate’s perspective on past and present contributions to, and future aspirations for, promoting and engaging with a diverse student population

• Summary of teaching experience/courses
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness
• Sample course syllabi
• Summary of teaching evaluations
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)

All part‑time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Initial appointments are for one semester only. Base salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 per month, prorated to units worked and paid in six monthly payments per full semester. Typical compensation for a three‑unit assignment ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

The need for part‑time faculty is greatest in the Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term runs from late August through mid‑December; the Spring term runs from mid‑January through the end of May. Part‑time faculty may also be needed during certain Summer Session segments.

Regular evaluations are conducted in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and university policy. These evaluations determine future retention and assignment decisions.

The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. This role also requires an annual background clearance as required by CSU policy.

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.