Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Child Development

The California State University; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

A public academic institution located in Turlock seeks a Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Child Development to teach undergraduate courses. Candidates should possess a PhD in Child/Human Development or a closely related field, with prior teaching experience preferred. The role includes designing courses and materials while adhering to departmental teaching standards. The position offers competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Child/Human Development preferred, Master's degree acceptable.
• Prior successful teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
• Evidence of quality teaching with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess undergraduate courses in Child Development.
• Develop syllabi, instructional materials, and assessment tools.
• Adhere to the standards for teaching quality and work with diverse students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course design

Communication

Education

PhD in Child/Human Development or closely related field

Master’s degree acceptable

Developmental Psychology

Job description

Part‑Time Lecturer(s) Pool in Child Development

Job no: 549475

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Stanislaus – Turlock

Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Behavioral Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Part‑time lecturers will be hired to teach undergraduate courses in the Department of Psychology and Child Development. Teaching assignments will generally include courses in Child Development, Adolescent Development, Adulthood and Aging, or a combination of these subjects.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess undergraduate courses in Child Development and related areas.
• Develop syllabi, instructional materials, and assessment tools that support student learning.
• Adhere to the department’s standards for teaching quality and work with students from diverse populations.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Child/Human Development, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field (preferred). Master’s degree acceptable.
• Prior successful teaching experience at the college level (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of quality teaching and proficiency with diverse student populations.

How to Apply & Deadline

• A complete application must include:
  • A cover addressing the position description, qualifications, and preferred courses to teach.
  • Unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts.
  • A curriculum vitae, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Letters of reference may be requested later.
  • Representative teaching materials (e.g., syllabi, sample course materials) and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule; others in Range 2. Salaries are prorated based on units assigned and paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Campus & Area

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley, a six‑county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The university promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a range of undergraduate, master’s, and non‑degree programs across multiple disciplines.

Legal and Compliance

The position requires compliance with State law and university policy, including a criminal/child‑abuse background check and verification of work eligibility. The incumbent will be a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

For more information about campus security and the Clery Act disclosure, please visit https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report.

Contact Information

Stacey Foster, Administrative Assistant
Psychology & Child Development Department
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382
Department Telephone: 209‑667‑3386 or [e-mail]

Application Deadline

Advertised: Sep 17 2025 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Applications close: Date not specified in the source.