Temporary Faculty Pool, Clinical Science

The California State University; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition assistance

Job summary

A public university in California seeks part-time Temporary Faculty for its Clinical Science Department, focusing on teaching upper division courses. Candidates must have at least a master's degree or, alternatively, a bachelor's with 5 years of clinical laboratory experience. The role involves significant responsibilities in teaching and providing office hours to students. The position requires strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in education, and it provides additional opportunities including a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field relevant to the curriculum or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of clinical experience.
• Experience teaching at college/university level preferred.
• Ability to teach diverse undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper division courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Provide weekly office hours based on teaching load.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds

Strong teaching evidence

Clinical laboratory experience

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience

Ph.D. for upper-division courses

Job description

Overview

Temporary Faculty Pool, Department of Clinical Science, College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).

Position type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer. Location: Dominguez Hills. Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Human Development, On-site (work in-person at business location).

The department invites a pool of part-time teaching appointments. Candidates may be called upon to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term runs late August to mid-December; the Spring term runs mid-January to mid-May. Summer teaching may also be available.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Preference for candidates with prior college/university teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching.
• Experience teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

Employment Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU may make a conditional offer of employment, and the offer may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if confidential information is withheld or falsified. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect employment for current CSU employees who were conditionally offered the position.

In accordance with CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a California state entity and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Salary and Benefits

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background, determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are listed by the department. The CSU system offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. A full description of benefits is available here.

Mandatory Reporter (CANRA)

Position holders are considered mandated reporters under CANRA and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised December 24, 2021) as a condition of employment.

Application Materials

• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• A one-page Cover Letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) describing your commitment and experiences related to diversity and inclusion and how they relate to teaching and research
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required for personnel file). International transcripts: a US Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded foreign degrees; the certification must translate information into English and confirm degree equivalency.

Note: If you have foreign degrees, the US Equivalency certification is required and can be emailed to faculties affairs or mailed to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development.

Closing Statement

CSU Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities can be requested from the Human Resources Office. We prohibit discrimination based on 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. Applicants may be asked to disclose prior disciplinary actions in accordance with Education Code 89521. Final stages require signing a release form authorizing information release related to any substantiated misconduct.

Advertised: Apr 13, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time. Applications close: Feb 28, 2027 Pacific Standard Time.