Liberal Studies - Fullerton, United States - California State University

California State University
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Job no: 538633


Work type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer


Location:
Fullerton


Categories:
Unit - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time


Department of Liberal Studies

Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

  • The history of Science
  • Food studies
  • The history of social thought
  • Introduction to the humanities or social sciences
  • Cross cultural humanities and social thought
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 MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


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 those who bring professional capabilities.

Experience in interdisciplinary departments or programs is also desirable.


HOW TO APPLY

  • Cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
  • CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
  • Sample course syllabi (if available)
  • Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)
  • Summary of teaching evaluations (if available)

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College:


The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Fullerton is to educate students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically and environmentally astute, civically responsible alumni able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world.


The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' departments and programs offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them for a wide range of professions, for graduate school, and for advanced professional study in fields such as law, education, public administration, clinical psychology, and business.

Students who graduate with a degree from H&SS are assured of having depth of understanding in their field of study and the useful core skills that are most attractive to prospective employers and to success in graduate school.


The Department:


California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum.

CSUF fosters an inclusive environment within which students, faculty, staff, and administrators thrive. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.


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.


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 $5,925 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 month.


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.


CAMPUS & AREA


Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 41,000 students.

As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding.

We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs.

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