American Studies - Part-time Lecturer Pool

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American Studies - Part-time Lecturer Pool

Department of American Studies — Part-Time Lecturer Pool

The Department of American Studies 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:

• American Studies 101-Questioning America
• American Studies 201-Introduction to American Studies
• American Studies 300-Intro to American Popular Culture
• American Studies 301-American Experiences
• American Studies 320-Women in American Society
• American Studies 324-American Immigration Culture
• American Studies 332-Science and Modern American
• American Studies 345-The American Dream
• American Studies 395-California Culture

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.

• Ph.D., ABD or M.A. in American Studies or related field

Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience in fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment and those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

Required materials before official hire:

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Carrie Lane, Department Chair of American Studies at clane

The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in 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.

Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments. In some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

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: $5,507 - $6,677 per month. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 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 $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

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The College:
The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Fullerton is to educate students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically and environmentally astute, civically responsible alumni able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. The College and its departments offer a broad liberal arts education and prepare students for a wide range of professions and further study.

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