Portuguese - Part-Time Lecturer Pool
About the role
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Portuguese to teach lower-division (100- and 200-level) undergraduate courses in Portuguese.
Responsibilities
- Teach lower-division (100- and 200-level) undergraduate courses in Portuguese.
- Work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.
Requirements
- Hold at least a master’s degree in Portuguese or a related field.
- Possess native-like fluency in Portuguese.
- Legal right to work in the United States of America.
- Reside in the State of California at the time of hiring.
Qualifications
- Preferred teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Evidence of strong teaching.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Professional capabilities.
Skills
- Native-like fluency in Portuguese.
- Ability to interact with a diverse range of students.
- Effective communication skills.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$5,507 - $6,677 per month
Schedule
Not specified.
How to Apply
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:
- Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
- A list of three (3) references with contact information
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Sample of course syllabi
- Teaching Evaluations (if available)
- Three letters of recommendation
Contact Information
Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Emily Kuffner, Spanish and Portuguese Program Coordinator, at ekuffner@fullerton.edu.
Appointment Date and Academic Calendar
The need for part-time faculty is greatest in Fall and Spring semesters. The Fall term begins in the late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term runs from the middle of January through the end of May. On rare occasions part-time faculty are needed during one of the Summer Session segments.
Performance Evaluation
Regular performance evaluations of part-time lecturers are made by the department in accord with the faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and University Policy Statement 210.070. These performance evaluations determine which lecturers will be retained for future and continued teaching assignments.
Appointment and Salary
All part-time faculty appointments are made as Lecturers, under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the California Faculty Association. Initial appointments are for one semester only. Classification Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month
About the College and the Department
The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at California State University, Fullerton is to educate students to be culturally, globally, socially, historically and environmentally astute, civically responsible alumni able to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences' departments and programs offer students the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences while preparing them for a wide range of professions, for graduate school, and for advanced professional study in fields such as law, education, public administration, clinical psychology, and business.
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers Portuguese courses at the beginning and intermediate level. Further information regarding the Portuguese program’s curriculum and its faculty may be obtained by e-mailing the Spanish and Portuguese Program Coordinator, Dr. Emily Kuffner, at ekuffner@fullerton.edu.
About CSUF
As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities.
Mandated Reporter
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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
Criminal Background Clearance
This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified. Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy.
Out-of-State Employment Policy
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 requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.
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