Public Administration - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking a qualified part-time lecturer for Public Administration courses at CSU Fullerton. This role involves teaching upper-division and graduate courses, with a focus on public finance, research methods, and ethics. Ideal candidates will have relevant teaching experience and advanced degrees, and should be prepared to engage with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assessing student performance, and participating in meetings. The position offers a salary range of $5,507 - $6,677 per month based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse range of students.
• Academic qualifications in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-division and graduate-level courses in Public Administration.
• Prepare course materials and assess student performance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum development.

Education

Ph.D., D.P.A., J.D., or MA/MS/MPA

Master's degree or ABD in a relevant field

Job description

Apply now Job no: 558840
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

Position

The Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Public Administration Part-Time Lecturer Pool. We are seeking intelligent, highly motivated, and well-organized part-time lecturers to teach in our curriculum. We are particularly interested in faculty to teach in face‑to‑face classes for both our upper‑division and graduate‑level courses in Public Administration. An area of particular need is experience teaching or qualifications to teach upper‑division and graduate courses in public finance and research methods, but other areas of interest include administrative law, emergency management, human resources, leadership, organizational theory, or ethics. 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.

Responsibilities

Teach upper‑division and graduate‑level courses in Public Administration, including public finance, research methods, administrative law, emergency management, human resources, leadership, organizational theory, and ethics. Prepare course materials, deliver lectures, and assess student performance. Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum development as required. As part of the roster, respond to assignment requests with short notice.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have prior teaching experience at the university level. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students. In order to be considered for a teaching assignment in PAJ, temporary faculty must be either:

• Academically qualified: A temporary faculty member is academically qualified by virtue of holding a Ph.D. (or achieving ABD status with an expected graduation date), D.P.A., J.D. or MA/MS/MPA in a field related to his or her teaching responsibilities and maintaining scholarship activities to support his/her teaching.
• Professionally qualified: A temporary faculty member can be professionally qualified by virtue of having a record of outstanding professional experience directly relevant to his or her teaching assignment. A professionally qualified faculty member will have a graduate degree as well as professional experience in a field related to his or her teaching responsibilities. Additionally, professionally qualified faculty will engage in professional and/or community service in an area that supports his or her teaching responsibilities.

The minimum level of education required to teach at the 100‑300 level is a master’s degree or ABD (even without a master’s degree) in a relevant field. In order to teach a course at the 400‑level and graduate level, temporary faculty must have a terminal degree in their field (Ph.D., D.P.A., and J.D. are considered terminal degrees for courses taught in PAJ). In cases of exigent curricular circumstances, departure from these requirements may be made at the discretion of the division chair in consultation with the department coordinator(s).

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

How to Apply

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

• Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
• A list of three (3) references with contact information
• Inclusive Excellence Statement – This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
• Sample of course syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Required materials before official hire: Three letters of recommendation – Once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation.

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

Legal 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.

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. Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your 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.

Application Deadline

Advertised: Jun 03 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Not specified