Temporary Faculty Pool, Kinesiology and Recreation

Opt For Healthy Living; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A California educational institution is seeking applications for the Temporary Faculty Pool in Kinesiology and Recreation. This role involves part-time teaching appointments, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Candidates should have teaching experience and the ability to work with diverse student backgrounds. Responsibilities include course development, instruction planning, and student evaluation. The positions are based at Dominguez Hills and are filled as needed, with the opportunity for summer sessions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Preference for candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop courses within the department.
• Plan for and implement scheduled instruction.
• Assign student grades and hold regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

Ph.D. or extensive professional experience (preferred)

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool, Kinesiology and Recreation

Apply now Job no: 556701
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)

Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a pool of temporary 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 Department of Kinesiology is part of the College of Health and Human Services and Nursing. The Department offers a variety of undergraduate degree options leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education. The different educational options offered to students include pre‑physical therapy, fitness director, and teaching. The baccalaureate degree in physical education teaching is approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) and provides graduates with a subject matter verification for K‑12 physical education teaching. The fitness director option offers students opportunities to go into personal fitness training or to pursue an advanced degree in exercise science or related field. The pre‑physical therapy option prepares students for graduate study in a variety of allied health fields (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant).

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 mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

Temporary faculty are responsible for all aspects of designing, developing and teaching courses within the department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) developing course requirements including student learning outcomes, syllabi, assignments, evaluation methods, etc.; (2) planning for and implementing regular scheduled instruction; (3) evaluating student progress toward student learning outcomes; and (4) assigning student grades. Temporary faculty are also responsible for holding regular office hours to assist students in successfully completing the course.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree 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 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 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 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.

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 (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.

Advertised: Apr 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Feb 28 2027 Pacific Standard Time