Temporary Faculty Pool, Psychology

Opt For Healthy Living; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement and tuition assistance

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is looking for part-time lecturers in psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. The role requires teaching upper-division courses, with a focus on candidates who hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Psychology. Applicants should have prior teaching experience and be able to engage with diverse student populations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing a commitment to equity and diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have prior teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience working with colleagues from diverse ages and backgrounds is required.
• A Ph.D. in Psychology is needed for teaching upper-division courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper division courses in psychology curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours based on teaching load.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related discipline

Master’s degree in Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557779
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Department of Psychology

College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Position Description

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

The department offers rigorous, empirically-focused courses in basic and applied psychology. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, practice, and service that promotes broad cultural experiences, ethical values, and social justice in an inclusive academic environment.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Psychology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• A Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry 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, 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 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.

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 or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.