Temporary Faculty Pool, Graduate Education - School Leadership Program

Temporary Faculty Pool
Graduate Education Division   School Leadership Program
College of Education

Position Description

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

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 Graduate Education

Graduate Education Programs are designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the basic foundations and theories of education, as well as advanced training in specific fields. The curriculum blends theory and practice to prepare students for advancement within their chosen field in education, public service, or private industry. The Department of Graduate Education at CSU Dominguez Hills includes a Master of Arts degree, a Master of Science degree, Credential Programs, and a Certificate program.

 For more information:  https://www.csudh.edu/coe/programs/grad-ed

The vision of the College is to maintain a model of collaborative urban educational excellence. In partnership with P-14 schools, we prepare deeply knowledgeable education professionals who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and who make urban schools the places where children, families, and teachers thrive.

School Leadership Program

School Leadership faculty have a long-standing commitment to providing excellent preparation for urban school administrators in the Los Angeles region. The School Leadership Program at CSUDH uses a cohort model to develop community- and student-focused school leaders with a deep commitment to a social justice agenda and instructional improvement through data-informed curriculum and instruction.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized funding. Accepted applicants 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 courses in the California Administrative Services Credential Program, and the MA in School Leadership Program (SLP); collaborating and working closely with SLP full-time and part-time faculty; supervising students in administrative field experiences and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Education or School Leadership, or related discipline.
• Administrative experience in K-12 schools/districts as a school leader.
• Prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. 

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, School Leadership, or related discipline.
• Prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.

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.

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 prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional exper