Adjunct Pool - Learning and Teaching Department; Santa Maria

Adjunct Pool - Learning and Teaching Department (Santa Maria)

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University Background Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to and success in diverse, multi-cultural and multi-racial communities, especially in mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths or none and advocates justice and fairness for all people. As an accredited, private, comprehensive university, we engage students in critical inquiry and educate leaders for a global society.

With more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from 67 countries and a wide variety of faiths, 52% of students are from underrepresented groups and 43% of freshmen are first‑generation. Faculty are 32% people of color. Our mission is to educate leaders who are strong in character, confident in their identity, and committed to service and justice.

Position Category: Adjunct

FLSA: Non‑exempt

Status: Part‑time

Location: Santa Maria, CA

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member provides academic instruction for assigned graduate courses.

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher‑order thinking.
• Advise students on programs of study, other higher‑education institutions, lifelong learning resources, and study skills; refer students as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide timely feedback.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize learning in alignment with department and university goals.
• Maintain accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, academic progress, curriculum, and learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials per campus bookstore procedure.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
• Thorough knowledge in the subject field.
• Ability to deliver curricula in various learning styles.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Ability to integrate emerging instructional technologies.
• Maintain professional standards protecting student confidentiality.
• Effective oral and written communication.

• Possession of a master’s degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience.

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Manual dexterity to operate office equipment; speaking, presenting; sitting or standing for extended periods; pushing, pulling or lifting light objects; bending and reaching to store and/or retrieve files.

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

$32.00–$34.50 per hour

Adjunct

06/01/2020

05/31/2026

The Cal Lutheran Graduate School of Education invites applications for part‑time adjunct faculty positions for the Fall and Spring semesters. New applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants will be contacted by the Department Chair based on need and qualifications.

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California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.