Posted: Apr 25, 2024

English, Comparative Literature & Linguistics - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

California State University, Fullerton - Fullerton, CA

Part-time

Salary: $5,007.00 - $6,359.00 Monthly

Application Deadline: N/A

Department of English, Comparative Literature & Linguistics
Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the following subject areas.

• Developmental Writing

• Beginning College Writing

• Advanced College Writing

• Scientific and Technical Writing

• Creative Writing

• Introductory Literature courses

• Advanced Literature/Composition and Rhetoric courses Introductory Linguistics courses

• Advanced Linguistics courses

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary.
Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates for introductory courses must have at least a Master's degree in the field relevant to the curriculum of the Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics.

• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division courses (300- or 400-level).

• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching

• Preference will also be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials:

• Cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach

• CV

• Teaching narrative (maximum two pages)

• Summary of teaching evaluations

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

• Diversity statement - This statement provides the applicant's unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of the diversity statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas

• Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)

• Sample course syllabi (if available)

• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Irena Praitis, Chair, Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics at mailto:[email protected]

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in the late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.

APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only.

Classification Range: $5,007 - $6,359 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,925 per month

The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,008.40 to $7,110 per semester.

For a description of potential benefits, go to https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and https://www.fullerton.edu/senate/publications_policies_resolutions/ups/UPS%20200/UPS%20210.070.pdf. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Faculty rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check

OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

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 requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

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