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Temporary Faculty Pool, Sociology - Carson California
Company: The California State University
Location: Carson, California
Posted On: 05/01/2024
Apply now Job no: 537939
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty - Natural Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Department of SociologyCollege of Natural and Behavioral SciencesPosition DescriptionTheDepartment of Sociology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values. The mission of the CSUDH Sociology Program is to provide high quality instruction which enables students to work in the socially diverse world. The department stresses the development of technological, critical thinking and writing skills as well as provides instruction in areas such as:theory, criminology, visual sociology, family, globalization, research methods, and community fieldwork.The Sociology Program is guided by the philosophy of "Sociology in Service to Community" which means a commitment to social justice and to collaborating with community organizations and civic groups to help address complex and diverse social issues. The program provides student with marketable tools needed to work in a broad range of professional, community settings in addition to preparing students for graduate school.Graduate Mission StatementThe mission of the Sociology Graduate Program is to provide high quality instruction to produce professionals with the capacity to integrate sociological theory and methods, enabling students to professionally apply the tools of social analysis to a broad spectrum of community situations.Teach assigned upper division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.ResponsibilitiesThe Sociology program at California State University Dominguez Hills invites candidates to apply for part time lecturing positions. We are looking for a variety of candidates with expertise, direct experience and a related degree to teach undergraduate/ and or graduate courses in any of the following areas: sociology of aging, the family, criminology (juvenile delinquency, criminal theory, gangs and adolescent subcultures, deviant behavior and corrections), minority racial ethnic relations, social theory, statistics, research methods, social psychology, global organizations and social processes, gender studies, sociology of education, and medical sociology.QualificationsRequired Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
- Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.Preferred Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Sociology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
- A Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).Employment RequirementSatisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.Additional InformationInitial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056
Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994
Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172
Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available to benefit eligible appointments that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/ .Mandated Reporter Per CANRAThe person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 , revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment. |
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