Chemistry & Biochemistry - Part Time Lecturer Pool

Chemistry & Biochemistry – Part Time Lecturer Pool Position

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool. We welcome applicants who are experienced and student‑centered to teach in the subject areas of Chemistry and/or Biochemistry. This is a pool of part‑time lecturers that the department draws 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.

• Advanced degree (Masters, ABD, PhD, or EdD) in Chemistry or a related field.
• Prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with a wide, culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students.

• Research and teaching experience in biochemistry.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, inclusive environment.
• Relevant performance and professional experience.

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

• Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses you are qualified to teach.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more than 500 words) outlining your perspective on promoting and engaging a diverse student population.
• Unofficial transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable until appointment).
• List of courses you are interested in teaching (refer to the University Catalog).

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Niroshika Moneriwala Keppetipola, Department Chair (k...) or Gloria Garcia (g...).

Part‑time faculty are most needed in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term runs from mid‑January through the end of May. Rarely are part‑time faculty needed for Summer Session segments.

All part‑time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers under the CSU/California Faculty Association agreement. Initial appointments are for one semester only. Classification range: $5,507–$6,677 per month. Anticipated hiring range—depending on qualifications—does not exceed $6,221 per month. For a three‑unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.

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

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. The campus sits on 241 acres in Southern California and serves over 41,000 students.

• The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Background checks are required; employment is contingent upon successful completion.
• Employment must be performed within California, in accordance with the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy.
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