Temporary Faculty Pool, Liberal Studies

Position Description

The Department of Liberal Studies at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites well‑organized applicants with experience teaching diverse undergraduate students for temporary part‑time teaching appointments.

Applicants should be able to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the university’s mission.

Temporary Faculty Pool

The pool remains open, filling positions as needed; candidates may be required to begin teaching on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper‑division courses in the department’s curriculum and hold weekly office hours based on the assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to the curriculum or a related discipline.
• Preference given to candidates with prior college or university teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

• A master’s degree in a field related to the curriculum or a related discipline.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience required for teaching upper‑division core courses (300‑ or 400‑level).

Employment Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records) is required. The conditional offer may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Salary and Benefit Information

The initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background, with most new lecturers hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. Full benefit descriptions are available upon request.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

EEO Statement

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.