"Child & Adolescent Studies - Part Time Lecturer Pool"

Child & Adolescent Studies - Part Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Child and Adolescent StudiesPart-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Child and Adolescent Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

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

• Child development- Infancy to middle childhood
• Child development- Middle childhood through adolescence
• Professional communication in the CAS discipline
• Assessment in child and adolescent development
• Research methods in child and adolescent development
• Learning and motivation in early childhood
• Infant/toddler development
• Working with parents of young children
• Adolescent and the media
• Adolescent sexuality and intimate relationship
• Parenting in the 21st century
• General introduction to child development

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

• A Masters or Doctorate degree in Child Development/Developmental Psychology or closely related field prior to appointment;
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students;
• A strong background in child development theory and research;
• An interest in preparing undergraduates to work effectively with children, adolescents and families from diverse backgrounds;
• The ability to work collegially in a multicultural environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in 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:

Required materials at time of application:

1. Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
4. A list of three (3) references with contact information
5. Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more 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.
6. Summary of Teaching Experience/Course
7. Teaching Evaluations (if available)

Required materials before official hire:

1. Three letters of recommendation- Once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation
2. Official transcripts from the institution's Registrar's office emailed to rabdelaziz@fullerton.edu

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Katherine Bono, Department Chair, at kbono@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.

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.

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/