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Computer Science - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Computer Science
Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Computer Science at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

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

• Web or Mobile Application Programming
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
• High Performance Computing
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Networks
• Machine Intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Programming Languages and Compilers
• Algorithms
• Operating Systems
• Software Engineering

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified 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

• MS degree in computer science or closely related field, or BS degree in computer science or closely related field with at least 2 years industry experience in computer science field, and demonstrable experience in the appropriate field.
• Ideal candidates will be able to document their excellent academic preparation in computer science or closely related field along with current experience in industry
• Proficiency in online teaching strategies
• 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 student population, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field
• 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 work experience and those who bring professional capabilities

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials:

• Letter of interest or Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses you are qualified to teach
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• 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 - Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Doina Bein, Department Chair at dbein@fullerton.edu

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is one of only two ABET Accredited engineering programs in Orange County, California. US News & World Report ranks ECS as one of the “Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs” at schools where a doctorate is not offered. ECS is dedicated to educating and preparing professionals to harness the power and potential of the engineering sciences for the benefit of society. We are home to more than 4,600 talented undergraduate and graduate students and each year we award approximately 1,050 undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering and the computer sciences. For more information about the college, please go to http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/

The Department
The department of Computer Science is the largest department in ECS and offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Computer Science, and an online Master of Science in Software Engineering. The Master of Science in Software Engineering is ranked #26 in the nation and 3rd in California among online engineering programs by the U.S. News and World Report. For more information about the department, please visit: https://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/cs

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/