California State University, Los Angeles Looking for Lecturer: Liberal Studies-LBS 3600 Full Time

College of Arts and Letters

Department Liberal Studies/College of Arts and Letters/Division of Academic Affairs

BA Program in Liberal Studies

Position: Lecturer: Temporary faculty position to teach, “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Culture and Society” (LBS 3600) for Fall 2023 with the possibility of renewal for additional semesters.

Starting Date: August 18, 2023 and on-going. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower division courses; master’s degree for upper division undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses). Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level. 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.

The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Preferred Qualifications:

Appropriate master’s, doctoral, or terminal degree; demonstrated expertise in Liberal Studies, American Studies, Cultural Studies, Ethnic or Gender Studies, Disability Studies, or a relevant discipline.

Duties:

Faculty will teach LBS 3600 and be available for office hours.

Salary:

The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2022)

Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $4,530 – $6,056 

Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,405 – $11,994

Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,190 – $13,172

Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $7,794 – $13,797

The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

The University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.

Required Documentation:

Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment Form (https://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Human%20Resources%20Management/forms/empl_application_academic_2017_11_28.pdf)

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application:

Review of applications will begin July 10, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Please submit application materials in a single PDF to: [email protected]. Please type “LBS 3600 Lecturer Position Application” in the subject line.

Please address all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Willard, Chair of Liberal Studies: [email protected] or 323-343-4100.

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.

Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an Employee to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President. 

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 EMPLOYER

Upon 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.