2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - BA Program in Liberal Studies for Prison Education (multiple sites)

PageUp • Los Angeles, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Liberal Studies Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year. These positions will teach in BA programs at multiple prison sites, including the California Institution for Women (CWI), the California Institution for Men (CIM), and San Quentin (SQ), as determined by need. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester. Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice as appointments are often made just prior to the start of the semester.

Requirements

• An appropriate degree from an accredited university (Master’s degree for upper division undergraduate courses; Bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower division courses; Doctoral degree, or Master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
• Ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
• Completion of online PGI (Prison Graduation Initiative) training with Cal State LA’s center for Effective Teaching and Learning.
• Onboarding with CDCR.
• Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and training.
• Appropriate doctoral or terminal degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in Liberal Studies or other interdisciplinary fields.
• Experience in prison education.
• Experience with equity- and justice- based approaches to teaching.
• Experience with racially-, ethnically-, LGBTQ-, neurodiverse- relevant pedagogies.
• Experience in civic/community engagement, service learning, or other forms of experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• Class preparation
• Grading
• Office hours
• Other duties as assigned based on departmental needs
• Collaboration or consultation with tutors and academic support staff
• Commitment to the academic success of all students
• Working effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings
• Joining faculty, staff, students, and administrators in the University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Benefits

• Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024) Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677; Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224; Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,835 - $14,523; Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees