Part-time Temporary Lecturer in History

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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : Los Angeles

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

College : College of Natural and Social Sciences

Position Title : Part-time Temporary Lecturer in History

Department : History

The History Department in the College of Natural & Social Sciences 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 an appropriate degree from an accredited university (master's degree for undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master's degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses).

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.

As a University dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good, the successful candidate will be expected to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Applicants should have the 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 :

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 training.

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.

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 : (per salary schedule 7 / 1 / 2022)

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

Application :

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

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.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned / awarded / conferred foreign terminal degrees.

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.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students.

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.

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