Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Sociology

College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Position Description

The Department of Sociology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool of 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 Sociology

Undergraduate Mission Statement

The mission of the CSUDH Sociology Program is to provide high quality instruction which enables students to work in the socially diverse world.  The department stresses the development of technological, critical thinking and writing skills as well as provides instruction in areas such as: theory, criminology, visual sociology, family, globalization, research methods, and community fieldwork.

The Sociology Program is guided by the philosophy of "Sociology in Service to Community" which means a commitment to social justice and to collaborating with community organizations and civic groups to help address complex and diverse social issues.  The program provides student with marketable tools needed to work in a broad range of professional, community settings in addition to preparing students for graduate school.

Graduate Mission Statement

The mission of the Sociology Graduate Program is to provide high quality instruction to produce professionals with the capacity to integrate sociological theory and methods, enabling students to professionally apply the tools of social analysis to a broad spectrum of community situations.

For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/sociology/

The Position

Teach assigned upper division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates 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

The Sociology program at California State University Dominguez Hills invites candidates to apply for part time lecturing positions.  We are looking for a variety of candidates with expertise, direct experience and a related degree to teach undergraduate/ and or graduate courses in any of the following areas:  sociology of aging, the family, criminology (juvenile delinquency, criminal theory, gangs and adolescent subcultures, deviant behavior and corrections), minority racial ethnic relations, social theory, statistics, research methods, social psychology, global organizations and social processes, gender studies, sociology of education, and medical sociology. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Sociology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• A Ph.D. in Sociology or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).

Employment Requirement

Background Check

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.

Additional Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056
Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994
Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172
Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797

An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available to benefit eligible appointments that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment. 

How to Apply

A completed on-line application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities.

A complete application must include:

• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information
• A one page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement and Teaching Statement
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)
• For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required (see below).

International Transcripts US Equivalency Requirements

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed directly to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.