California State University, Fullerton
Location
Fullerton, California
Salary
$5,507 - $6,677/mo
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish language, Hispanic literatures, cultures, and linguistics. Develop course syllabi and foster an inclusive academic environment for a diverse student population.
Requires a Ph.D. or terminal M.A. in Hispanic studies or a related field depending on the course level, with native or near-native Spanish fluency. Candidates must reside in California and have the legal right to work in the US without sponsorship.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool in Spanish to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish language, Hispanic literatures and cultures, and/or Hispanic linguistics.
This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.
Appointments from the part-Time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:
1. Three letters of recommendation- Once selected as a finalist, your references will be notified via email to upload their confidential letter of recommendation 2. Official transcripts from the institution’s Registrar’s office emailed to momiranda@fullerton.edu [momiranda@fullerton.edu]
Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Emily Kuffner, Spanish and Portuguese Program Coordinator, at ekuffner@fullerton.edu [ekuffner@fullerton.edu].
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.
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. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.
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.
$5,507 - $6,677 per month Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month
The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. For a three-unit assignment, typical starting compensation ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester.
https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html [https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/health-benefits.html]
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. Students who graduate with a degree from H&SS are assured of having depth of understanding in their field of study and the useful core skills that are most attractive to prospective employers and to success in graduate school.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is the largest college at Cal State Fullerton, offering 23 undergraduate degrees, 38 minors, and 15 graduate degrees. The 20 departments and programs employ over 450 faculty and 50 staff members serving more than 7,500 students and annually awarding over 2,000 degrees. For more information about the college, please go to http://hss.fullerton.edu/ [http://hss.fullerton.edu/]
Further information regarding the program’s curriculum and its faculty may be obtained from the departmental website at https://mll.fullerton.edu/programs/spanish.html [https://mll.fullerton.edu/programs/spanish.html].
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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.
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. Faculty rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check
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.
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator [https://www.fullerton.edu/civilrights/index.html#box5]
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.
Market context
Part-time Spanish lecturer openings in California often draw steady interest because colleges need instructors for language, culture, and composition courses across multiple terms. These roles are competitive when applicants can teach across course levels, demonstrate native or near-native Spanish fluency, and show availability within the state; requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your degree level, California residency, and work authorization match the posting.
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