Department of University Studies (USTD) Part-time Lecturer Pool
Are you dedicated to supporting the academic and personal success of first-year college students? Do you have a passion for empowering students to navigate the challenges and opportunities of higher education? If so, we invite you to apply to teach a section of USTD 1000 for Fall 2025.
About the First Year Seminar Course: This seminar is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to excel academically, navigate the challenges of university life, and foster a sense of community and belonging within the college environment. It addresses the unique opportunities faced by first year and first-generation students.
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.
CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
The USTD 1000 First Year Seminar course is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to excel academically, navigate the challenges of university life, and foster a sense of community and belonging within the college environment. It addresses the unique opportunities faced by first year and first-generation students.
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.
- Creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, collaboration, and mutual support among students.
- Delivering engaging and interactive seminar sessions that cover a variety of topics, including study skills, time management, critical thinking, academic writing, and career exploration.
- Facilitating discussions, activities, and assignments that encourage active participation, collaboration, and self-reflection among students.
- Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to students as they transition into college life and navigate academic challenges.
- Collaborating with campus resources, including academic advisors, academic support, and student affairs, to enhance the overall student experience and promote retention and success.
- Assessing progress, providing constructive feedback, and assisting in setting academic goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a master's degree (preferably in counseling, psychology, social work student development, higher education, public administration or a related field).
- At least one year of teaching or work experience as a student facing professional in higher education.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree (preferably in counseling, psychology, social work student development, higher education, public administration or a related field).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and pedagogies.
- Experience working with first-generation college students or underserved student populations.
- Passion for student success and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Knowledge of best practices in supporting the needs of first-generation students.
- Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that recognizes and values the strengths and experiences of first-generation students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching, advising or mentoring first year college students/students in transition.
- Knowledge of best practices in supporting the needs of first-generation students.
- Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of students.
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.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of University Studies within the Office of Academic Success and Undergraduate Advising.
To find out more about the Department of University Studies please visit https://www.csusb.edu/academic-success-and-undergraduate-advising
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- 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
- If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
- Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
- Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
- Confidential letters of recommendation will 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:
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
CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx
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