Adjunct Pool - History Department

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution, dedicated to engaging students in critical inquiry and educating leaders for a global society. Our community is diverse, with 52% of students from underrepresented groups and 43% of freshmen first‑generation. Faculty are 32% people of color. We are committed to justice, fairness, and inclusion for all.

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills via assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance‑mediated settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide timely feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize learning in alignment with department and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note:

Essential Duties (E).

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching

• Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of university students
• Exhibit sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies to enhance teaching and learning
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy

Possession of a master’s degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

None

None

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; speaking to exchange information, provide instruction and make presentations; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; pushing, pulling, or lifting light objects; bending and reaching to store and/or retrieve files.

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

The Cal Lutheran College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for part‑time adjunct faculty positions for the Fall and Spring semesters. New applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants will be contacted by the Department Chair based upon need and applicant qualifications.

California Lutheran University is an accredited, private, comprehensive university located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Cal Lutheran is home to more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from over 66 countries and a wide variety of faiths. 48% of students are international or from underrepresented groups,…