Business Communication Program in the Department of Marketing - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Business Communication Program in the Department of Marketing
 Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Business Communication Program in the Department of Marketing in the College of Business & Economics at CSU Fullerton seeks experienced writing instructors to teach courses in basic and advanced business communication.

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

• Must possess an MA in English or related area, or an MBA with experience teaching writing skills in higher education
• Candidates require a strong grasp of argumentation and logic in addition to style and formatting requirements appropriate for the modern workplace.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ed.D. or other advanced degree with specific writing experience in field. General experience teaching business communication, argumentation, grammar, and ESL preferred. Knowledge of case analysis method (Harvard or Ivey).
• 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:

• Letter of Interest or Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three Required Letter of Recommendation (3 preferred)
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon appointment)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Chiranjeev Kohli, Department Chair at ckohli@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. 

Classification Range: $5,007 - $6,359 per month
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $5,925 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 $6,008.40 to $7,110 per semester.

For a description of potential benefits, go to  https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution and an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. CSUF fosters an inclusive environment within which students, faculty, staff, and administrators thrive. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic goals and those from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The Business Communication Program is one of the largest programs on the CSUF campus. Business Communication supports instruction in the CBE by focusing on student writing and communication skills and developing new interdisciplinary programs.

The College of Business and Economics (CBE) is accredited by The Association to