Lecturer AY - US History

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,640 - 61,380; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking part-time instructors for U.S. History courses at California State University Channel Islands. The position requires an M.A. in History or related field and a commitment to effective, inclusive pedagogy. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, holding office hours, and engaging with a diverse student body. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to student success in a collaborative academic environment. Applications are encouraged from individuals who embrace innovation and equity in teaching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy that supports diverse learners.
• Ability to engage with a broad student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in U.S. History.
• Hold office hours and communicate with students outside class.

Skills

Effective teaching at college level

Knowledge of U.S. History

Student-centered pedagogy

Engagement with diverse populations

Education

M.A. in History or equivalent

Ph.D. in History or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Apply now Job no: 558013
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Channel Islands
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

About the University

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among “Regional Universities West” by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th “Most Transformative College” by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.

CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 81% of students receive financial aid, and nearly 59% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 52% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. CSUCI’s efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia” from Excelencia in Education.

With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.

CSUCI Mission Statement

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI’s Commitment to You

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

About the Program

As a discipline that documents and interprets continuity and change through time, CSUCI’s History Program prepares students to search into the human experience, as well to communicate and analyze historical interpretations and ideas, verbally and in the written from. An emphasis of the program is to examine events from local and global perspectives.

About the Position

The History Department is seeking qualified applicants for its lecturer faculty pool. We are seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach the following courses, pending enrollment: U.S. History to 1877 & U.S. History Since 1877. The faculty member is expected to be able to teach varied teaching modalities, including in-person and online modalities.

Minimum Degree Requirements

M.A. in History or equivalent/related field

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level
• Appropriate training in United States History to teach undergraduate courses
• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive pedagogy that supports diverse learners
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to teach in varied teaching modalities (face-to-face, online asynchronous, or hybrid asynchronous/in-person) to fulfill specific department needs as they arise.
• PhD in History of equivalent/related field

Responsibilities

To teach assigned classes and carry out related duties, such as holding office hours, grading, planning lessons, and communicating with students outside of scheduled class time.

Application Deadline

Screening of applications will begin 05/21/26. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must submit the following materials

• One or two examples of syllabi for lower-division U.S. History survey course
• A statement describing your experience mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth.

In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

California State University Lecturer Salary (Academic Year) Schedules (anticipated hiring ranges)

Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically at the bottom third of the salary range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

The University offers robust employee benefits. Please see the following link for more information (https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf).

General Information

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

The person holding this position may be 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 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Per CSU-wide policy (https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/labor-and-employee-relations/Documents/unit3-cfa/CFA-Out-of-State-Employment-MOU-12-16-2021.pdf ), all faculty are required to perform their work from within the State of California.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU Channel Islands complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at [e-mail].

Advertised: May 07 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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