Child & Adolescent Studies - Part Time Lecturer Pool - Fullerton, United States - California State University

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Description

Job no: 538603

Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location:
Fullerton

Categories:
Unit - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Human Development

Department of Child and Adolescent Studies
**Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

Child development
Infancy to middle childhood
Child development
Middle childhood through adolescence
Professional communication in the CAS discipline
Assessment in child and adolescent development
Research methods in child and adolescent development
Learning and motivation in early childhood
Infant/toddler development
Working with parents of young children
Adolescent and the media
Adolescent sexuality and intimate relationship
Parenting in the 21st century
General introduction to child development

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Masters or Doctorate degree in Child Development/Developmental Psychology or closely related field prior to appointment;
A strong background in child development theory and research;
An interest in preparing undergraduates to work effectively with children, adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds;
The ability to work collegially in a multicultural environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Letter of interest or Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
Summary of Teaching Experience/Courses
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon appointment)
Diversity Statement
Brief statement (no more than 500 words) detailing how you envision your teaching will support the success of students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexuality, and gender identity backgrounds.

APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association.

Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range:
$5,007 - $6,359 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,295 per month

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.

For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,008.40 to $7,110 per semester.

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters.

The Fall term begins in the late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May.

On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments.

And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College of Health & Human Development (HHD) is one of the eight Colleges on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.

The mission of the College of HHD is to provide exemplary education, research, and community outreach related to human health, development, and lifelong well-being.

Emphasis is placed on both theory and evidence-based practice, with special attention to the development of critical thinking, leadership, and professional skills needed in a global society.

The Department of Child and Adolescent Studies is dedicated to promoting the well-being of children, adolescents, and families through teaching, research, and reflective practice.

The Mission of the department is to:

Prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective professionals working with diverse populations in school, service, and community settings
Conduct developmentally informed research with implications for practice
Make significant contributions to the community through fieldwork and service

The Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development (CAS) i