Theatre and Dance - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

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theatre and dance - part-time lecturer pool

department of theatre and dance

part-time lecturer pool

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the department of theatre and dance at csu fullerton invites applications for part-time lecturer positions in all areas of theatre and dance. Teaching responsibilities may include instruction in voice, theory, history, and dance disciplines. Part-time positions at csuf are eligible for a benefits package depending on the credit/unit load each semester.

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.

• a master s degree in theatre or dance or equivalent experience
• candidate should have prior teaching experience at the university level
• candidates should demonstrate their ability to teach, 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 significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

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

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae (cv) or resume
• 3 letters of recommendation
• inclusive excellence statement (no more than 500 words):
• this statement provides the candidate s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.
• unofficial transcripts (official required upon appointment)
• summary of teaching experience/courses

applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: kathryn wilson, department chair, at mailto:katwilson

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.

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. And 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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