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Job Description
Temporary Faculty Pool
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Humanities
Position Description
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.
For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
IDS is committed to provide a quality interdisciplinary liberal arts degree, accessible to working adult learners-accessible in time, place, and sequence of courses. Our curriculum emphasizes strong writing skills, oral and digital communicaltion skills, and critical thinking skills (especially in analysis) to provides students the necessary skills for 21 st century careers.
For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/ids/
The Position
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.
Responsibilities
Teach assigned upper division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
- Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
- A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).
Employment Requirement
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Additional Information
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2023, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $5,007-$6,359
Lecturer B: $5,925-$12,594
Lecturer C: $6,500-$13,831
Lecturer D: $8,184-$14,487
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available to benefit eligible appointments that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/ .
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 , revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.
How to Apply
A completed on-line application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities .
A complete application must include:
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information
- A one page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement and Teaching Statement
- List of 3 references with contact information
- Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)
- For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required (see below).
International Transcripts US Equivalency Requirements
A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed directly to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.
Closing Statement
California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.
California State University Dominguez Hills is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement .
Advertised: Aug 01 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Feb 28 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Cal State University (CSU) Dominguez Hills
Show moreThe mission of CSUDH Human Resources Management is to provide professional services designed to attract, support, retain and develop the diverse talent needed to achieve the University’s short and long-range goals. We achieve this through collaboration and implementation of best practices in human resources management.
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