Political Science - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Fullerton

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION

The Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Political Science Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

We are seeking intelligent, highly motivated, and well-organized part-time lecturers to teach in our curriculum. We are particularly interested in faculty to teach in face-to-face classes.

An area of particular need is experience teaching or qualifications to teach upper-division and graduate courses in comparative politics or international law.

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

Candidates should be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in political science or public administration, or have an M.A with substantial graduate work.

Candidates should have prior teaching experience at the university level. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

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.

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 in our catalog applicant wishes to be considered for and applicant’s schedule availability
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• 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 for all courses applicant wishes to be considered for (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 Phillip Kopp, Chair of the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice at [email protected]

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND 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.

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 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.

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.

At California State University, Fullerton, we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

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 and / or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

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