Temporary Faculty Pool, Chemistry and Biochemistry

CSU; California (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 183,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a pool of part-time teaching appointments in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The temporary faculty pool is open and positions are filled as needed based on enrollment and funding, with potential starts on short notice.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field and demonstrate prior college-level teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Prior college/university teaching experience.
• Experience teaching and working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lower and upper division courses in the department's curriculum.
• Provide weekly office hours based on teaching load.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Position Description

TheDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry 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.

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Department of Chemistry

CSUDH Department of Chemistry provides world-class academic excellence - across the chemical society - by engaging a diverse student body and faculty in a dynamic learning environment. Our department provides cutting-edge research and is shaping the next generation of critical thinkers, scientists, and industry leaders.

https://www.csudh.edu/chemistry/

The Position

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 upper division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• 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 master's degree in Chemistry or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• A PhD in Chemistry 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:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $ 6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

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.

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.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

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: Jul 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Feb 28 2027 Pacific Standard Time