Part-time Temporary Lecturer in English

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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Los Angeles

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

College : Arts and Letters

Position Title : Part-time Temporary Lecturer in English

Department of English

The English Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty.

Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Candidate must have a master’s degree in English or in a closely related field from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and / or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and training.
• For writing courses : training and experience in teaching writing at all levels from basic to advanced; training and experience in assessing writing;

training and experience in teaching critical thinking and writing and technical writing.

• For linguistics and literature courses : preference will be given to applicants whose training and experience fill existing gaps in the department, including in the areas of African American Literatures, Transpacific Literatures, and Creative Writing.
• Preference for an appropriate doctoral or terminal degree, if applicable to the particular courses to be staffed.

Duties :

Duties of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Faculty will be expected to participate in mid-term and end-of-term course and program assessment activities.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences.

To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.

Initial Salary : commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer : Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges :

Lecturer A / 2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $4,530 - $6,056

Lecturer B / 3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $5,405 - $11,994

Lecturer C / 4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $6,190 - $13,172

Lecturer D / 5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $7,794 - $13,797

The University : California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.

The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.

S. for the upward mobility of its students and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good.

Required Documentation :

Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below :

• a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural / multiethnic urban campus environment.
• an updated curriculum vitae.
• List of CSU courses previously taught, and / or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.

Official Transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application :

Deadline : For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

Note : 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 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.

To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.

Advertised : Apr 04, 2024 (9 : 00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close : Open until filled

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