Lecturer AY - Ethnic and Women’s Studies

About the Role

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 summer sessions may also be available.

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• Ethnic Studies
• African American Studies
• Chicana/o Latina/o Studies
• Asian American Studies and/or Pacific Islander American Studies
• Native American/American Indian Studies and/or Indigenous Studies
• Gender and/or Sexuality Studies

Applicants whose teaching overlaps in any of the above areas are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Ethnic Studies, Gender and/or Sexuality Studies, Cultural Studies, American Studies, or a related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum.
• At least one or more semesters of successful teaching of undergraduates (either full-time or part-time) at a college or university setting and/or postdoctoral teaching experience.
• Experience in teaching comparative courses and integrating multiple disciplinary, cultural, and global perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Gender and/or Sexuality Studies, Cultural Studies, American Studies, or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Commitment and ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching, as well as experience fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. The anticipated hiring range depends on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 per month
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523 per month
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211 per month

Full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Benefits

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition assistance

For additional information about university benefits, visit www.cpp.edu. For more about faculty life and employee benefits, see YourLife@CPP.