Temporary Faculty Pool, Human Services

Opt For Healthy Living; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

An educational institution in California seeks part-time Instructional Faculty for the Department of Human Services. The role involves teaching undergraduate classes, holding office hours, and coordinating with faculty. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and experience teaching diverse populations. The position is temporary and on-site in Dominguez Hills, with opportunities depending on student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the relevant field or related discipline.
• Experience with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach specific classes and hold office hours.
• Communicate and resolve student issues.
• Attend departmental meetings and retreats.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates

Communication skills

Class coordination

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Job no: 556689 | Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer | Location: Dominguez Hills | Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Health Sciences, Faculty - Human Development, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Human Services, College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing

Position Description

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

Mission

The mission of the Human Services Department is to provide diverse members of the community with a university education that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to help those in need. The goals of the department are to provide a broad interdisciplinary background of the knowledge and skills needed to improve the quality of life for target populations or provide methods of intervention, through supervised fieldwork, and to provide experience applying academic knowledge and skills in human services organization.

Positions in the temporary faculty pool 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 mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

The main responsibility for this lecturer position will be to teach a specific class, hold office hours, communicate and resolve student issues as pertaining to the class, and coordinate with the department chair and other faculty/staff. Additional responsibilities include attending departmental retreats and meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or extensive professional experience required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).
• Preference given to candidates with prior college or university level teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching.

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 or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background, most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. Classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are determined by the hiring department.

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and must comply with the requirements of CSU Executive Order 1083.

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].

EEO Statement

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.