Immediately Need 24 Part-Time Lecturer Pool Department of Languages and Cultures in Chico, CA
Job title: 24 Part-Time Lecturer Pool Department of Languages and Cultures
Company: California State University
Job description: Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 13,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Title: Academic Year Part-Time Lecturer
College: Humanities and Fine Arts
Department/School: Languages and Cultures
Salary:
Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,405 - $11,994 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,190 - $13,172 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $7,794 - $13,797 per month
Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. See the guide for more information.
Priority Review Date: 05/12/2023; complete applications received after that date may be considered as needs arise.
Position Summary:
The Languages and Cultures Department in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts is collecting application materials for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2023-24 academic year. We have specific needs in Spanish for professional purposes. The department offers courses in diverse programs, as noted below in the department description. We are primarily seeking instructors to teach in person. Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.
Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum education requirement for a lecturer appointment is a Master of Arts in a related field for undergraduate courses and a PhD in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or a related field for graduate courses. For positions in language teaching, candidates must provide evidence of advanced proficiency in the language to be taught and a demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use communicative teaching methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and evidence of effective teaching. Even for positions that are not language teaching assignments, bilingual candidates will be given preference.
Responsibilities:
Lecturer positions in the department carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching lower and upper division undergraduate courses and some graduate courses. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.
How to :
Applicants must provide:
- a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups)
- a CV
- a list of courses you believe you are qualified to teach and for which you wish be considered
- a copy of unofficial transcripts for your highest earned degree
- contact information of three professional references