Temporary Faculty Pool, Kinesiology and Recreation

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Kinesiology

College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing

Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool temporary 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.

For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Department of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology is part of the College of Health and Human Services and Nursing. The Department offers a variety of undergraduate degree options leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education. The different educational options offered to students include: pre-physical therapy, fitness director, and teaching. The baccalaureate degree in physical education teaching is approved by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) and provides graduates with a subject matter verification for K-12 physical education teaching. The fitness director option offers students opportunities to go into personal fitness training or to pursue an advanced degree in exercise science or related field. The pre-physical therapy option prepares student for graduate study in a variety of allied health fields (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant)

For more information: Kinesiology and Recreation

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized 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

Temporary faculty are responsible for all aspects of designing, developing and teaching courses within the department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) developing course requirements including student learning outcomes, syllabi, assignments, evaluation methods, etc., (2) Planning for and implementing regular scheduled instruction, (3) evaluating student progress toward student learning outcomes and (4) assigning student grades. Further, temporary faculty are responsible for holding regular office hours in order to assist students in successfully completed classes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

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 - $ 6,677

Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer 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 here.

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 CSU Executive Order 1083, 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 CSUDH career-opportunities.

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 (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy).

The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct

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