Temporary Faculty Pool, Liberal Studies

Opt For Healthy Living; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement and tuition assistance

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking applicants for temporary part-time teaching positions in the Department of Liberal Studies. Ideal candidates will hold at least a bachelor's degree and have experience with diverse undergraduate students. Responsibilities include teaching upper-division courses and maintaining office hours. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applicants should be prepared for a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or discipline required.
• Preference for candidates with prior college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching students from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper-division courses and hold office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with diverse student populations

Strong teaching skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field (preferred)

Ph.D. or extensive professional experience (preferred)

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Liberal Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites well‑organized applicants with experience teaching diverse undergraduate students for temporary part‑time teaching appointments.

Applicants should be able to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the university’s mission.

Temporary Faculty Pool

The pool remains open, filling positions as needed; candidates may be required to begin teaching on short notice.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to the curriculum or a related discipline.
• Preference given to candidates with prior college or university teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a field related to the curriculum or a related discipline.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience required for teaching upper‑division core courses (300‑ or 400‑level).

Employment Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records) is required. The conditional offer may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Salary and Benefit Information

The initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background, with most new lecturers hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. Full benefit descriptions are available upon request.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

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.