"Biochemistry - Part-Time Lecturer Pool"

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Biochemistry - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Part-Time Lecturer in Biochemistry

POSITION

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer in Biochemistry Pool.

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student centered to teach in the subject areas:

• Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate level
• Advanced and graduate level biochemistry courses

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced (i.e. Masters or ABD, PhD, EdD) degree in Biochemistry or related field.
• Candidates should have prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to those with research and teaching experience in biochemistry.
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

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 which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 References
• 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 (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)
• List of courses you are interested in teaching (refer to University Catalog)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Niroshika Monerawila Keppetipola, Department Chair at nkeppetipola@fullerton.edu or Gloria Garcia at ggarcia@fullerton.edu.

APPOINTMENT DATE AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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.

APPOINTMENT AND SALARY

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.

For a description of potential benefits, go to https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

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.