Temporary Faculty Pool, Asian Pacific Studies

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

California State University-Dominguez Hills invites applications for part-time Instructional Faculty positions in the Department of Asian Pacific Studies. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, with prior college-level teaching experience, and demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Responsibilities include teaching courses and holding weekly office hours. The department values diverse perspectives and encourages applicants from varied backgrounds. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with positions filled as needed based on enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Asian, Asian American Studies, or related discipline and prior teaching experience.
• Evidence of strong teaching and ability to work with diverse colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Asian Pacific Studies curriculum.
• Hold weekly office hours based on teaching unit load.

Skills

College-level teaching experience

Experience working with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Ph.D. in relevant discipline (preferred)

Job description

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Southern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Letters/Humanities 1

Time Basis

• Time Varies 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Temporary Faculty Pool, Asian Pacific Studies

Apply now Job no: 557013
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Asian Pacific Studies

College of Arts and Humanities

Position Description

The Department of Asian Pacific Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

The Asian-Pacific Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary major and minor in the study of Asian and Pacific Islander societies and cultures, emphasizing a transnational perspective.

The major and minor in Asian-Pacific Studies are designed for students seeking to either complement their studies of other civilizations and cultures or to pursue graduate study, Foreign Service, international business, teaching careers, or work in health science fields and community services. It is structured to provide an understanding of the social, political, and cultural aspects of Asia and the Pacific region through courses in Asian and Pacific history, politics, art, literature, language, popular culture, and philosophy. It also provides an understanding of the transnational connections between the Asian Pacific region and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities as well as the history and contemporary issues of Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned lower and/or upper division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Asian, Asian American Studies, ethnic studies or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Asian, Asian American Studies, ethnic studies or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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 prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• A one page Cover Letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) - Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
• List of 3 references with contact information included in application
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file). International transcripts. See below.

For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy).

The certification can be emailed to [e-mail] or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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

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Advertised: 26 Apr 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Feb 2027 Pacific Standard Time