Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, 2026-2027

History

Peace & Justice Studies

Political Science

Sociology

Anthropology

World Languages & Cultures (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish)

Interdisciplinary Minors (Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Disability Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Health Humanities, Latinx and Latin American Studies, Law & Liberal Arts, LGBTQ Studies, Religious Studies, and Women’s & Gender Studies)

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May.  Opportunities for teaching during the Summer and Interterm Sessions may also be available.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #121 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2026). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences . Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu .

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Chapman University is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community dedicated to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship. Home to a diverse range of programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, Wilkinson College offers faculty and students opportunities for meaningful research, experiential learning, and collaboration across disciplines. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and civic engagement, the college provides a supportive environment where part-time lecturers can contribute to shaping transformative educational experiences for students. More information about Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is available at https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/index.aspx .

Qualifications

Required

• Earned graduate degree from an accredited institution or professional equivalency
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and academic excellence.
• Ability to motivate and teach students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Ability to teach in-person on campus

Preferred

• Earned Graduate degree from an accredited institution in the subject area related to the position being sought
• Prior teaching experience

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following through Interfolio:

1. Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement (limit 2 pages)
4. Names of three references with contact information
5. Additional material may be requested

All inquiries should be directed to the relevant disciplinary contact person listed, with "Part-Time Lecturer Pool" specified in the subject line.

• Anthropology - Aimee DeMier, Email: ademier@chapman.edu
• Art (Art, Art History, and Design) - Ethan Javonillo, Email: javonillo@chapman.edu
• Creative & Cultural Industries - Shannon Halverson, Email Shalvers@chapman.edu
• English (Creative Writing, Literature & Cultural Studies, Journalism, Rhetoric & Composition) - Samantha De La O, Email: sadelao@chapman.edu, and Lucy Rust, Email: lrust@chapman.edu
• History - Sweet Lou Mader Dauk, Email: smaderdauk@chapman.edu
• Interdisciplinary Minors (Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Creative and Cultural Industries, Disability Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Health Humanities, Latinx and Latin American Studies, Law & Liberal Arts, LGBTQ Studies, Religious Studies, and Women & Gender Studies) - Julia Ainley, Email: ainley@chapman.edu
• Peace & Justice Studies - Julia Ainley, Email: ainley@chapman.edu
• Political Science - Christian Grevin, Email: cgrevin@chapman.edu
• Sociology - Aimee DeMier, Email: ademier@chapman.edu
• World Languages & Cultures (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) - Bonnie Ogles, Email: ogles@chapman.edu

Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will draw from the pool as necessary when openings arise. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will remain in the applicant pool until August 15th, 2026. Should you remain interested in future openings, you will need to reapply.

Please note: A maximum of 6 credits can be taught per semester.

The pay for the course and course-related work for this position for 2026 is $46.85 per hour. Pay for 2027 will be announced in January 2027. This position is contingent on final budget approval.  Successful completion of a background check is required for all selected candidates.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.