Lecturer AY - Liberal Studies

Lecturer AY - Liberal Studies

Job no: 557448
Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

Pomona
Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty
- Education/Library Science, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Department of Liberal Studies at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for Part‑Time Lecturer positions in Liberal Studies and Interdisciplinary General Education programs.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

• Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
• Teach in a variety of formats: in‑person, hybrid synchronous, synchronous, and asynchronous, and be able to access the Cal Poly Pomona campus.

• Terminal Master’s Degree, Ed.D., or Ph.D., including ABD candidates in an academic discipline or interdisciplinary studies.
• Evidence of recent strong competence in undergraduate teaching at least four terms (not consecutive) using an interdisciplinary approach.
• Evidence of proven ability to teach using active and experiential learning, critical theory, social justice pedagogy, or related approaches.

• Evidence of ability to develop a sense of community in the classroom and strong rapport with students.
• Evidence of a strong command of instructional technology (Canvas, social media, iPads, etc.).
• Evidence of ability to teach in different modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, synchronous).
• Evidence of a strong sense of collegiality.
• Evidence of an ability to assess teaching and learning effectiveness, receive feedback from colleagues, and revise instruction accordingly.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. 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. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees
• At least two student evaluations or peer evaluations from the last three years as a demonstration of teaching competency.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Kimberly Deitrick, Administrative Support Coordinator, krdeitrick.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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