Part-Time Lecturer(s) Pool in English

Opt For Healthy Living; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking a Lecturer in English to teach primarily composition and critical thinking courses. The position requires an M.A. in English or a related field. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, delivering lectures, and assessing student work. Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. and evidence of effective teaching methods. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and adherence to COVID-19 immunization policies is mandatory.

Qualifications

• M.A. in English or a related field required.
• Demonstrated success in community college or university-level writing instruction.
• Ph.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned English courses and prepare lesson plans.
• Deliver lectures and assess student work.
• Provide feedback and maintain professional development.

Skills

Composition instruction

Critical thinking instruction

Literature teaching

Professional writing

Education

M.A. in English or a related field

Ph.D. in English or a related field

Job description

POSITION

Lecturer openings in English. Positions will teach primarily composition and critical thinking, with an emphasis on argumentative writing. Openings may also be available for general‑education literature, humanities survey courses, and technical or professional writing. Well‑qualified lecturers will be considered for literature, humanities, or technical/professional writing courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach assigned English courses, prepare lesson plans, deliver lectures, assess student work, provide feedback, and maintain professional development in composition, critical thinking, literature, and writing courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• M.A. in English or a related field (required)
• Demonstrated success in community‑college or university‑level teaching emphasizing writing instruction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in English or a related field (preferred)
• Evidence of effective teaching methods in composition and critical thinking courses
• Evidence of effective teaching in literature or humanities courses

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3; others in Range 2. Salaries are prorated based on units assigned and paid in six monthly payments each semester.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Faculty must be immunized against COVID‑19 or declare a medical or religious exemption.

MANDATED REPORTER

Position holders are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE

The university publishes an annual Campus Security Report. Copies may be obtained online or requested by phone, fax, or email.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants must complete a background check, including criminal records, as required for employment and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found.

APPLY

Submit a complete application including an application letter, unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts, a professional résumé with three references, three letters of recommendation, and teaching materials for a writing course. Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Apply via the "Apply Now" button on the page.

CONTACT

Dr. John Wittman, Chair, Department of English
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382
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