Temporary Faculty Pool, Digital Media Arts- Audio Engineering

The California State University; Carson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications for a pool of part-time instructors in the Audio Engineering track of the Digital Media Arts program. This temporary faculty pool supports studio courses, labs, and project-based instruction across Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Qualified applicants will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Audio, Sound Design, or related field, have teaching experience with diverse adult learners, and be prepared to contribute to a mission of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Audio, Sound Design, Music Technology, or Media Arts.
• Experience teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to teach diverse student populations and adapt to varying enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Audio Engineering track for a diverse student body with required office hours.

Skills

Audio/Music tech degree

Teaching adults

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Audio, Sound Design, Music Technology, or Media Arts

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool, Digital Media Arts- Audio Engineering

Job no: 560761
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

The Audio Engineering Degree Program in the Digital Media Arts Department 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 B.A. in Audio Engineering in the Digital Media Arts Department at CSUDH is a hands-on, professionally oriented program geared for students who want marketable job skills for careers in studio recording, music technology, live sound reinforcement, and sound design for television, film, and live theatre. Students track, mix, and master their own audio projects for multi-track studio albums, EPK’s, live performance recordings, television documentaries, public service announcements (PSA’s), instructional films, and a variety of client-based projects for nonprofit organizations, community groups, and corporate partners.

The temporary nurse 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 a diverse student population of first-generation college students with one hour of required office hours each week for every three credit units of course teaching assignment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Audio, Sound Design, Music Technology, or Media Arts
• Appropriate experience related to the subject of the course(s) assigned.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching adult learners from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• A Master’s degree or MFA in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Experience teaching online

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 benefitshere .

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: Aug 03 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Feb 28 2027 Pacific Standard Time