Adjunct Pool - Physics Department

Position Category: Adjunct
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution, and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multi-cultural and multi-racial communities, particularly in mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths or none, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private, comprehensive university dedicated to engaging students in critical inquiry and educating leaders for a global society.

Basic Function:

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.

Representative Duties:

Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.

Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.

Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.

Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.

Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Working Environment:

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

Hiring Range $32-$34.50 an hour

Posting Number: Adjunct000232019
Open Date: 06/01/2020
Close Date: 5/31/2027

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

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 applicant qualifications.