Temporary Faculty Pool, Child Development

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement and tuition assistance

Job summary

California State University-Dominguez Hills is seeking applicants for a temporary lecturer position in Child Development. The role requires a Master’s degree and two years of teaching experience, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity in education. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduates and holding office hours. This position is part of a continuous hiring pool based on student enrollment. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to student success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Ability to teach undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Hold weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master’s degree in developmental psychology or related field

Ph.D. or extensive professional experience

Job description

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Southern California

Job Categories

Appointment Type: Temporary

Time Basis: Time Varies

Workplace Type: On-site (work in-person at business location)

Department

Child Development, College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Job No.

556686

Job Description

The Department of Child Development at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a pool temporary of part‑time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms including 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 Child Development Department resides in the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing. We have over 900 undergraduate majors from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Our students seek careers working with children and families from birth through adolescence. We are integrated into our local community through our fieldwork courses and strive to emphasize a sense of social responsibility throughout our curriculum.

Mission

The Child Development program focuses on the study of individual development from conception through adolescence within diverse contexts. Students are provided with fundamental knowledge of theoretical and methodological concepts, developmental processes, and current issues in the field. We believe that child development professionals play an important role in society with a significant impact on children and families. To ensure that our students graduate as well‑prepared professionals, our program rests on three fundamental elements: knowledge, skills, and integrity.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking dynamic, positive, and contributive colleagues with a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will have two or more years of teaching experience and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with learners of diverse ages, and socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Candidates should possess excellent communication and writing skills, initiative, and resourcefulness.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized 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 in mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduates.
• Teach assigned courses in the department’s curriculum and hold weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in developmental psychology or a closely related field relevant to the curriculum.
• Experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, and socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level in child development or a closely related field relevant to the curriculum.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is preferred for teaching upper‑division courses (400‑level).

Employment Requirements

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 detailed in the hiring department’s pay tables.

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. A full description of our benefits is available from the CSU system website.

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.

Application Requirements

• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information.
• One‑page Cover Letter.
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum). Describe your commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching.
• List of 3 references with contact information.
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file). International transcripts require a United States Equivalency certification.

For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification is required for earned foreign terminal degrees and must confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor of Philosophy). The certification must be in English and can be emailed to [e-mail] or mailed 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 (310) 243‑3771.

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.

Applications close on 28 February 2027. For more information, please visit the CSU website.