Temporary Faculty Pool, Public Health & Health Science

California State University-Dominguez Hills; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 163,192; Part time

Job summary

California State University-Dominguez Hills is hiring for a part-time instructional faculty in the Department of Public Health & Health Science. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree relevant to the curriculum and preferably a doctorate, with teaching experience at the college level and commitment to diversity. Responsibilities include teaching courses, syllabus preparation, and academic advising. Initial salary ranges from $5,507 to $14,523 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Doctorate in the relevant field preferred.
• Prior college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and prepare courses effectively.
• Advise students academically and career-wise.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Diversity Awareness

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Job No: 556702
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills

Position Description

The Department of Public Health & Health Science at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a pool temporary 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.

Department of Public Health & Health Science

Department of Public Health & Health Science has nearly 700 majors and is housed within the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing. This dynamic and rapidly growing program offers a B.S. degree in Health Science with concentrations in Community Health, Healthcare Management, and Radiologic and Imaging. A master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) program is currently under development for implementation in 2027. We are particularly interested in hiring qualified instructors with expertise in Radiologic and Imaging technology to support and expand the B.S. concentration area.

Mission

Strengthen students’ intellectual capacities and abilities to develop and mobilize human and institutional resources and services to meet the health needs of diverse individuals and populations, as well as the communities in which they reside.

Educate students in developing and implementing evidence‑based assessment and intervention models that improve the biopsychosocial health of diverse individuals and populations, as well as the communities in which they reside.

Prepare scholar‑practitioners to engage in multidisciplinary scientific inquiry that advances the knowledge base of research and practice in the health disciplines.

Prepare graduates who will be leaders in their fields and professions to inform and influence professional dialogues on key health issues affecting diverse individuals and populations, as well as the communities in which they reside.

Prepare scholar‑activists who — with a global consciousness and ecosystemic perspective — are committed to attaining health equity and collective well‑being through the promotion of human development, universal human rights, and social justice.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching, course preparation, syllabus preparation, academic advising, and career advising.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate 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.
• Experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

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.

Additional 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:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.

A complete application is required and must include:

• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information
• A one‑page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement and Teaching Statement
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)

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