Literacy & Reading Education - Part-Time Undergraduate Lecturer Pool

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

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is hiring a Part-Time Undergraduate Lecturer for the Department of Literacy & Reading Education at CSU Fullerton. This role supports undergraduate Literacy & Reading courses, requiring immediate availability.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in education or a Bachelor’s with relevant coursework, and experience in diverse teaching environments. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equitable education and effective teaching methods.

Compensation varies from $5,507 to $6,677 per month, dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with specific coursework in teaching reading.
• Experience teaching in diverse environments using technology.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate anti-racist pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Support the department by teaching undergraduate Literacy & Reading courses.
• Prepare course materials and assessments for online instruction.
• Engage with students using innovative approaches to education.

Skills

Teaching experience using multiple technologies

Ability to teach and develop online courses

Commitment to Just, Equitable, and Inclusive education

Working effectively with marginalized social groups

Education

Master’s in education with a specialization in reading

Bachelor’s in any academic discipline plus coursework in teaching reading

Job description

Part‑Time Undergraduate Lecturer Pool – Department of Literacy & Reading Education, CSU Fullerton

The Department of Literacy & Reading Education at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Undergraduate Lecturer Pool. The pool will be used as needed to support the department’s undergraduate Literacy & Reading courses. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

The appointments are temporary and are typically made shortly before the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in education with a specialization in reading or teaching reading from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent OR Bachelor’s in any academic discipline from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent AND twelve semester units of coursework in teaching reading AND Master’s in English, literature, linguistics, applied linguistics, composition, comparative literature, TESL, or psychology OR the equivalent.
• Teaching experience using multiple technologies and the ability to teach and develop courses for online instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students from intersecting historically marginalized social groups using innovative instructional approaches and methods.
• Committed to Just, Equitable, and Inclusive education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using anti‑racist teaching and social justice pedagogies.
• Community college teaching experience.

Application Materials

Required materials at time of application:

• Letter of interest or Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• A list of three (3) references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts upon offer)
• Inclusive Excellence Statement

Required materials before official hire:

• Inclusive Excellence Statement

Application instructions: All applications should be submitted online. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Rosario Ordonez‑Jasis, [e-mail], Department Chair.

Appointment & 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 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, see https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html.

Performance Evaluation

Regular performance evaluations of part‑time lecturers are made by the department in accordance with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future teaching assignments. In some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is 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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy.

Applicants must meet the education Code 89521 requirements regarding sexual harassment disclosures, as specified in the applicable policy. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form authorizing the release of information to CSU.

This position will be advertised on May 26, 2026. Applications close on [date omitted].