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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION

Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Job no:

537647Work type:

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/LecturerLocation:

Los AngelesCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural SciencesCollege:

College of Natural and Social SciencesPosition Title:

Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Chemistry and BiochemistryThe Chemistry and Biochemistry Department in the College of Natural & Social Sciences at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-2025 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester, so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.Minimum Qualifications:Candidate must have at least a Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other molecular science. Demonstrated excellence teaching at a college level. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences.Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training. A doctoral degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is preferred.Duties:Duties of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean. Faculty will teach courses and attend coordination meetings.Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges:Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,405 - $11,994Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,190 - $13,172Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $7,794 - $13,797Application:Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.Note: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYERUpon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.

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