Temporary Faculty Pool, Special Education

Position Description

The Department of Special Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of temporary part-time teaching appointments.

Department Overview

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 Special Education

The Department of Special Education at CSUDH is widely recognized for its relevant credential and graduate programs, as well as its faculty. Special Education classes are taught by professors who bring practical knowledge as working educators and school leaders in some of America's best-performing schools, as well as a passionate commitment to improving access to quality education for every student in our urban schools. For more information see: https://csudh.edu/coe/

The Position

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 the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

• Teaching university coursework specific to best pedagogical practices for students with disabilities, assessment and instructional strategies with an emphasis in reading and/or math;
• Supervising student teachers and interns in field experiences across various special education settings for students with mild to moderate disabilities;
• Evaluating progress of students in credential programs leading to the preliminary Educational Specialists Credential in Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe. Early Childhood Special Education or the PK-3 Credential and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: A Master’s degree in cognate field or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience. Education Specialists applicants must have P-12 teaching experience working with students with disabilities. PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialists Applicants must have Pk-3 teaching experience. Applications must have appropriate teaching credential, administrative credential or significant experience in related field. Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Special Education, Early Childhood, Child Development or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry 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.

Salary and Benefits Information

Education 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
• One page Cover Letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum)
• List of 3 references with contact information included in application
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file)
• 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).

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. Learn more about working at the California State University and the impact of our mission.