Temporary Faculty Pool, Kinesiology and Recreation

California State University • Carson, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology 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.

The Department of Kinesiology is part of the College of Health and Human Services and Nursing. The Department offers a variety of undergraduate degree options leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education. The different educational options offered to students include: pre-physical therapy, fitness director, and teaching. The baccalaureate degree in physical education teaching is approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) and provides graduates with a subject matter verification for K-12 physical education teaching. The fitness director option offers students opportunities to go into personal fitness training or to pursue an advanced degree in exercise science or related field. The pre-physical therapy option prepares student for graduate study in a variety of allied health fields (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant)

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Responsibilities

• Temporary faculty are responsible for all aspects of designing, developing and teaching courses within the department.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) developing course requirements including student learning outcomes, syllabi, assignments, evaluation methods, etc., (2) Planning for and implementing regular scheduled instruction, (3) evaluating student progress toward student learning outcomes and (4) assigning student grades.
• temporary faculty are responsible for holding regular office hours in order to assist students in successfully completed classes.

Benefits

• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees