African American Studies - Part-time Lecturer Pool

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking part-time lecturers for its African American Studies department. Qualified candidates should hold at least a Master’s degree in African American Studies or a related field and demonstrate the ability to engage effectively with a culturally diverse student body. This role requires teaching in areas including African American Culture, History, and Literature.

Applicants will be contacted as positions become available and must be ready for short notice appointments.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse range of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in African American Culture, History, Literature, and Ethnic Studies.
• Engage with students and provide a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Ability to interact effectively with diverse students

Knowledge of African American Studies

Education

Master’s degree in African American Studies or related field

PhD in African American Studies or related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of African American Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• African American Culture
• African American History
• African American Literature
• Ethnic Studies

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.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least a Master’s degree in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field
• Preference given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment
• Preference for those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities; preference for scholars demonstrating innovative approaches to interdisciplinary pedagogy

How To Apply

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as they relate to your application requirements:

• Cover Letter including a statement of which courses you are qualified to teach
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
• A list of three (3) references with contact information
• Inclusive Excellence Statement describing your past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population
• Sample of course syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Required Materials Before Official Hire

• Three letters of recommendation — once selected as a finalist, references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letters
• Official transcripts from the institution’s Registrar’s office emailed to [e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Siobhan Brooks, Department Chair, at [e-mail]

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 the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions, part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

Performance Evaluation

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. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. In some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

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: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month
The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

For a description of potential benefits, go to: https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html

The College

About the College and the Department

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 offers students a liberal arts education and prepares them for a wide range of professions, graduate study, and advanced professional study in fields such as law, education, public administration, clinical psychology, and business. The college is the largest at CSUF, with 23 undergraduate degrees, 38 minors, and 15 graduate degrees, and serves over 7,500 students.

For more information about the college, please go to http://hss.fullerton.edu/

The Department

The Department of African American Studies is an interdisciplinary community committed to advancing knowledge about Black people in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. The department examines slavery, colonialism, resistance, and freedom, and their implications for contemporary political, social, and cultural expressions of Black identity.

Further information regarding the department’s curriculum and faculty may be obtained from the departmental website at https://hss.fullerton.edu/african-american/

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and serves over 41,000 students. CSUF is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and providing support to students, staff, faculty, and administrators through ongoing development opportunities. CSUF values diversity and invites qualified applicants who support its strategic goals. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Compliance and Notices

• Mandated Reporter under CANRA per CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017
• Criminal Background Clearance: This offer is contingent upon a satisfactory background check
• Out-of-State Employment Policy: The CSU operates within California for CSU-related work
• TITLE IX: Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision related to sexual harassment after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer is extended