Spanish - 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 in California seeks a Part-Time Lecturer to teach undergraduate and graduate Spanish courses. Applicants with a Ph.D. or terminal M.A. in related fields are preferred and must have native-level fluency in Spanish.

The role requires effective interaction with diverse students and immediate availability for teaching assignments. Competitive salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 per month, subject to qualifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates for 400- and 500-level courses must hold a Ph.D.
• Candidates for 300-level courses must be at least a Ph.D. candidate (ABD).
• Candidates should demonstrate cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish language and cultures.
• Be available on short notice for classes.
• Participate in performance evaluations.

Skills

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish

Ability to work effectively with diverse students

Prior teaching experience at the college level

Education

Ph.D. in Hispanic literatures and cultures or related field

Terminal M.A. degree for lower-division courses

Job description

Apply now Job No: 558638

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Fullerton

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

POSITION

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool in Spanish to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish language, Hispanic literatures and cultures, and/or Hispanic linguistics.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Spanish language (introductory to advanced)
• Hispanic literatures and cultures (both Peninsular and Latin America)
• Hispanic linguistics

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 are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates for 400‑ and 500‑level courses must hold a Ph.D. in Hispanic literatures and cultures, Hispanic linguistics, or a related field, and possess native or near‑native fluency in Spanish.
• Candidates for 300‑level courses must be at least a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in Hispanic literatures and cultures, Hispanic linguistics, or a related field, and possess native or near‑native fluency in Spanish.
• Candidates holding a terminal M.A. degree in Hispanic literatures and cultures, Hispanic linguistics, or a related field will be considered for lower‑division language courses (100 and 200 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.
• This position requires the legal right to work in the United States of America. California State University, Fullerton cannot sponsor part‑time faculty for work visas or permanent residence.
• Candidates must reside in the State of California at the time of hiring. This requirement cannot be waived, even for online courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Preference will also 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.

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 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.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

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

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part‑time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part‑time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

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. 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.

OUT‑OF‑STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

EDUCATION CODE 89521 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.

Advertised: May 29 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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