Adjunct Pool - Religion Department

University Background

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution. It is an accredited, private, comprehensive university dedicated to engaging students in critical inquiry and educating leaders for a global society. With over 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 67 countries, 52% of students are from underrepresented groups, and 43% of freshmen are first‑generation. Faculty include 32% people of color.

The mission is to educate leaders who are strong in character, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.

Adjunct

Exempt

Thousand Oaks

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher‑order thinking skills through appropriate assignments in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance‑mediated instructional settings.
• Advise students on programs of study, other institutions, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer to support services and professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance relative to course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide timely feedback and respond to inquiries in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with departmental and university mission goals; implement student performance objectives listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, academic progress, curriculum, and learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress promptly.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials (textbooks, manuals, software, tools) in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials per campus bookstore procedures for timely delivery.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.

• Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline.
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Exhibit sensitivity to diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of university students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience, and courtesy.

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

Ph.D. completed or in progress, in the candidate’s specialty in the field of Religion.

None.

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment; speaking to exchange information, provide instruction, and make presentations; 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‑$34.50 an hour.

Adjunct

06/01/2020

05/31/2026

The Cal Lutheran College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for part‑time adjunct faculty positions for the Fall and Spring semesters. New applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Applicants will be contacted by the Department Chair based upon need and qualification.  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..