French - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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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 French to teach undergraduate courses in French language, culture, literature, linguistics and / or film (beginners to advanced learners).

Areas of Specialization

We are seeking highly motivated, well-organized individuals to teach in at least two of the following subject areas :

• French Language, Introductory to Advanced
• French / Francophone Culture, Intermediate to Advanced
• French / Francophone Literature, Intermediate to Advanced
• French Linguistics, Intermediate to Advanced

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 French or a related field and possess native-like fluency in French to teach lower-division (100- and 200-level) courses, must be at least a Ph.

D. candidate (ABD) in French or a related field and possess native-like fluency in French in order to teach 300-level courses, and must hold a Ph.

D. in French or a related field and possess native-like fluency in French in order to teach 400-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. Hélène Domon, French Program Coordinator, at [email protected].

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College :

The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Fullerton is to educate students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically and environmentally astute, civically responsible alumni able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' departments and programs offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them for a wide range of professions, for graduate school, and for advanced professional study in fields such as law, education, public administration, clinical psychology, and business.

The Department :

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers diverse programs of language, cultural studies, linguistics, literature, and teacher education aimed at meeting the varying needs of today's students.

Its French Program teaches an array of interdisciplinary French courses, from elementary language classes to advanced seminars, and delivers the following academic degrees and programs :

• Bachelor of Arts in French
• Single Subject Matter Preparation for the Teaching Credential in French
• Minor in French
• General Education courses, an active French Club, a weekly French Table, and CSU-approved International Programs in Paris, Aix-en-Provence and Québec

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.

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.

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.

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070.

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.

As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding.

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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