Public Health - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Public Health
Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Public Health at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

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

• Global Health
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Education and Promotion
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Health Policy
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Public Health Leadership

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. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in Public Health or related field or equivalent experience working in a public health department or non-profit organization.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students
• The ability to communicate effectively and work with culturally and ethnically diverse populations in community-based venues;
• Demonstrated ability/potential to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student population, including first‐generation college students;
• Record of scholarship in their respective area of specialization; and
• A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public Health practice experience with communities of diverse socio-cultural backgrounds in multiple settings.
• Public Health leadership experience.
• Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant performance and professional experience.

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:

Required materials at time of application:

1. Cover Letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of your unofficial transcripts conferring your highest terminal degree
4. A list of three (3) references with contact information
5. Inclusive Excellence Statement (no more 500 words):
   This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement aims to showcase the candidate’s professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.

Required materials before official hire:

1. Three letters of recommendation
2. Official transcripts from the institution’s Registrar’s office emailed to apike@fullerton.edu

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Michele Wood, at mwood@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. And in some instances, syllabi, assignments and reading material will be reviewed by the departmental personnel committee.

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.