African American Studies - Part-time Lecturer Pool

California State University, Fullerton • Fullerton, CA

2d • $5,507 - $6,677 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of African American Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas: African American Culture, African American History, African American Literature, and Ethnic Studies. 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.

Requirements

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrate ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
• Submit a complete online application.
• Provide a Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach.
• Provide a Curriculum Vitae.
• Provide a Copy of unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree.
• Provide a list of three (3) references with contact information.
• Provide an Inclusive Excellence Statement.
• Provide a Sample of course syllabi.
• Provide Teaching Evaluations (if available).
• Be available for a background check.
• 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.
• Sign a release form authorizing the release of information by current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct (if reaching final stages).

Nice To Haves

• PhD in African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, or a related field.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience.
• Professional capabilities.
• Scholars demonstrating innovative approaches to interdisciplinary pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the subject areas of African American Culture, African American History, African American Literature, and Ethnic Studies.
• Be available on very short notice for potential appointments.
• Participate in regular performance evaluations.
• Undergo review of syllabi, assignments, and reading material by the departmental personnel committee in some instances.

Benefits

• Access to campus facilities and services including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CSUF Garden Grove Center, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.
• Health benefits information available at https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level