Lecturer - AIS 250: California Indian Culture and History (Fall 2024)

AIS 250 : California Indian Culture and History

• Position : Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester : Fall 2024
• Day / Time : Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5 : 30 . to 6 : 45 .
• Modality : In-Person
• College : CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department : American Indian Studies

The Department of American Indian Studies at California State University San Marcos seeks a part time lecturer for Fall 2024 to teach AIS 250 : California Indian Culture and History.

Salary is commensurate with credential and experience.

Course Description

Focuses on California Indian history and culture using a place-based approach to introduce the many aspects of California Indian Culture throughout the state and in the region.

Examines the history and status of California Indian culture, political, and social identities. Includes consideration of oral history and narratives, music and dance, gender roles, artistic expression, language, and other discussions of contemporary issues relevant to California Indians.

Examines colonization and the resistance and resiliency of California Indians.

Minimum qualifications :

• A master's degree or equivalent in American Indian Studies or related discipline
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications :

• Higher education teaching experience preferred
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and / or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $5,007 - $8,000 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges :

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY : $5,007 - $6,359 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY : $5,925 - $12,594 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Application :

To apply, please prepare to submit the following :

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline : A review of applications will begin on June 26, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.

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We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks.

An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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