CSBS - Program of Social Sciences Lecturer Pool

CSBS - Program of Social Sciences Lecturer Pool

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 556207
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Social Sciences,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time

The Program of Social Sciences seeks applicants for its part-time lecturer pool. We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the subject area of social sciences. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in a field relevant to the curriculum of the social sciences. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. A Ph.D. is desirable, but not required. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the program to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program of Social Sciences seeks applicants for its part-time lecturer pool. We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in the subject area of social sciences. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in a field relevant to the curriculum of the social sciences. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. A Ph.D. is desirable, but not required. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the program to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold Master's degree in one of the fields of social sciences, such as economics, child and adolescent studies, history, sociology, social sciences or psychology, at time of employment and demonstrate evidence of teaching promise.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in hand by time of appointment. (economics, child and adolescent studies, history, sociology, social sciences or psychology)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Social Sciences program

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   • a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   • b. A listing of any courses previously taught
   • c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert or San Bernardino Campus and your availability
   • d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.

Formal review of applications will be as needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

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Salary is commensurate with experience.

(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)

Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211