Chemistry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time lecturers for its Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at CSU Fullerton. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in Chemistry or a related field and have prior teaching experience. The role involves preparing lectures and engaging effectively with diverse students. The position is temporary and often requires availability on short notice. Compensation ranges between $5,507 to $6,677 monthly, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching experience at the university level.
• Ability to engage with a culturally diverse range of students.
• Research and teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Chemistry and Biochemistry subject areas.
• Prepare and submit required application materials.
• Fulfill part-time faculty appointments as necessary.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Effective interaction with diverse students

Education

Advanced degree (Master’s, ABD, Ph.D., EdD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Chemistry & Biochemistry – Part Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Position

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 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 subject areas of Chemistry and/or Biochemistry. 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

• Advanced degree (Master’s, ABD, Ph.D., EdD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with research and teaching experience in chemistry or biochemistry.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant performance and professional experience.

How to Apply

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as part of your application:

• Cover Letter that includes a statement of courses qualified to teach.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
• Names and contact information for 3 references.
• Unofficial transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment).
• List of courses you are interested in teaching.
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words) that provides the candidate’s unique perspective on past and present aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Niroshika Moneriwala Keppetipola, Department Chair at [e-mail] or Diana Barajas 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 mid‑January through the end of May. On rare occasions, part‑time faculty may be 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 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.

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.

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. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Faculty rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.

Out‑of‑State Employment Policy

In accordance with the California State University Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

Title IX

Notice of Non‑Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

EEO Statement

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

To Apply

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/557783/chemistry-biochemistry-part-time-lecturer-pool.