Asian American Studies - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Opt For Healthy Living; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is looking for a Part-Time Lecturer in Asian American Studies at CSU Fullerton. Qualified candidates will join the lecture pool to teach courses like Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Asian American Women.

Responsibilities include developing course materials and engaging with a diverse student body. Applicants should have a Master’s degree or be ABD in a related field. Initial appointments are semester-based with a salary range between $5,507 and $6,677 per month.

Qualifications

• ABD doctoral candidate or Master’s degree with substantial graduate coursework in Asian American Studies, ethnic studies, or related fields.
• Evidence of prior teaching, mentoring, or tutoring experience.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach assigned courses in specified areas.
• Prepare syllabi and course materials.
• Engage students in inclusive academic practices.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse populations

Expertise in Asian American Studies

Education

ABD doctoral candidate or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Asian American Studies - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Job no: 559226
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fullerton

Position: Part-Time Lecturer Pool

The Department of Asian American Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications to its part-time lecturer pool. Qualified candidates will be contacted as new teaching positions become available. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

Teaching Areas:

• Introduction to Ethnic Studies
• Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies
• History of Asian Pacific Americans
• Asian Pacific American Cultural Studies
• Asian American Film and Video
• Asian American Women
• Ideas, Imagination and Intersections in Ethnic Studies/ Asian American Studies
• Community, Liberation and Action in Ethnic Studies/ Asian American Studies
• Vietnamese Communities in the US
• Multiple Heritage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
• South Asian American Experiences
• Korean American Experiences
• World War II Japanese American Evacuation
• Civic Engagement Through Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies
• Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities

Responsibilities: Develop and teach assigned courses in any of the above areas. Prepare syllabi and course materials. Engage students in inclusive academic practices. Participate in regular performance evaluations as required by department policy.

Required Qualifications:

• ABD doctoral candidate or Master’s degree with substantial graduate coursework in Asian American Studies, ethnic studies, or related fields
• Expertise in fields relevant to the department’s curriculum
• Evidence of prior teaching, mentoring, or tutoring experience
• Background in academic or professional experience relevant to the field
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population, including first‑generation college students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive learning environment

Application Materials:

• Cover letter addressing required qualifications and stating which courses and modalities (online, hybrid, in‑person) you are prepared to teach
• Three letters of recommendation
• Inclusive excellence statement (no more than 500 words)

Optional:

• Summary of teaching experience/courses
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness
• Summary of teaching evaluations
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)

All applications must be submitted online. Direct questions regarding the position to Dr. Tu‑Uyen Nguyen at [e-mail].

Appointment and Salary:

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers under the CSU/CFA agreement. Initial appointments are one semester. Classification range: $5,507–$6,677 per month. Estimated pay for three‑unit assignments ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

For information on benefits, visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html.

Performance Evaluation: Regular evaluations are conducted by the department and are used to determine future assignment retention.

Compliance:

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA – The position requires compliance with the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE – This offer is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Application Deadline: The posting was advertised on 12 June 2026. Applications close on [date not specified]. The position is currently open.