Chinese Studies - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Fullerton

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters / Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Chinese Studies to teach undergraduate courses in Chinese language, culture, business, art, literature, linguistics and / or film.

Areas of Specialization

• Chinese Language, Introductory to Advanced
• Chinese Culture, Chinese Civilization, and Contemporary China
• Chinese for Business
• Chinese Literature, Intermediate to Advanced
• Chinese Film

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold at least a master’s degree in Chinese, Chinese Studies, or a related field and possess native-like fluency in Chinese to teach lower-division (100- and 200-level) courses, and must hold a Ph.

D. (or be a Ph.D. candidate) in Chinese Studies or a related field and possess native-like fluency in Chinese in order to teach upper-division (300-level) courses.

• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• This position requires the legal right to work in the United States of America. California State University, Fullerton cannot sponsor part-time faculty for work visas or permanent residence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Preference will also 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.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials :

• Cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Summary of teaching evaluations (if available)
• Diversity statement - This statement provides the applicant’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers.
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Sample course syllabi (if available)
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Jack Liu, Chinese Program Coordinator at [email protected].

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December;

the Spring term runs from mid-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. 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.

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department. These evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future assignments.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

Advertised : May 01 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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