Asian American Studies - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

Department of Asian American Studies
Part-Time Lecturer Pool

POSITION

The Department of Asian American Studies at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool.

We are seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach

• Intro to Ethnic Studies

We are also interested in applicants who may be interested in these subject areas.

• Intro to Asian Pacific American Studies
• Asian American and Pacific Islander History
• Asian Pacific American cultural/media studies
• Asian Pacific American community studies
• Asian American Women
• APIDA Families
• Multiple Heritage Studies
• Vietnamese American Studies

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

• ABD Doctoral Candidate or M.A. with substantial graduate course work in relevant field is required
• Evidence of prior teaching, mentoring, or tutoring experience
• Evidence of experience in relevant academic field or relevant professional/community-based experience.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. 
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

The Department is open to candidates with non-traditional career paths and those candidates are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials:

• Cover letter which includes a statement of which courses qualified to teach
• CV
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Diversity statement - This statement provides the applicant’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of the diversity statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas
• Documentation of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Sample course syllabi (if available)
• Summary of teaching evaluations (if available)
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment)

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Eric Reyes, ereyes@fullerton.edu

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE DEPARTMENT

The College:
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/

The Department:
CSUF's Asian American Studies Department aims: 1) to inform students about th