The California State University is hiring : Temporary Faculty Pool, Digital Media

Temporary Faculty Pool, Digital Media Arts - Audio Engineering

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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Dominguez Hills

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters / Humanities, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

The Audio Engineering Degree Program in the Digital Media Arts Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University\'s mission, vision, and core values.

The B.A. in Audio Engineering in the Digital Media Arts Department at CSUDH is a hands-on, professionally oriented program geared for students who want marketable job skills for careers in studio recording, music technology, live sound reinforcement, and sound design for television, film, and live theatre. Students track, mix, and master their own audio projects for multi-track studio albums, EPKs, live performance recordings, television documentaries, public service announcements (PSA’s), instructional films, and a variety of client-based projects for nonprofit organizations, community groups, and corporate partners.

The temporary nurse 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.

Responsibilities

Teach a diverse student population of first-generation college students with one hour of required office hours each week for every three credit units of course teaching assignment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Audio, Sound Design, Music Technology, or Media Arts
• Appropriate experience related to the subject of the course(s) assigned.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching adult learners from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Employment and Policies

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Salary and Benefits

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are :

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

Application Materials

For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Advertised : Sep 29 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close : Feb 27 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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