Temporary Faculty Pool, English

Temporary Faculty Pool Department of English College of Arts and Humanities Position Description The English Department 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 nurse 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. For more information: English Department We offer a range of courses in literature, rhetoric and composition, and creative writing for undergraduates and MA students. For more information: /english/  The Position 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.  Responsibilities •Teaching in-person two days per-week or equivalent for asynchronous Online sections •Holding office hours 2–4 hours per-week •Grading and providing feedback to students in a timely fashion Qualifications Required Qualifications A Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, or Rhetoric and Composition Appropriate experience related to the subject of the course(s) assigned. Applicants must have experience in teaching adult learners from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. A Doctoral degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline. Experience teaching online Employment Requirement Satisfactory 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 CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.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. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Salary and Benefit Information Initial 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 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $5,507 - $ 6,677Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211 The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits . Mandated Reporter Per CANRA The 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 , revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment. How to Apply A completed on-line application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit . A complete application must include: Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information A one page Cover Letter Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) - Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research. List of 3 references with contact information included in application Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file). International transcripts. See below. For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required. A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to .