Temporary Faculty Pool, Psychology

*Job no:* 501423
*Work type:* Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
*Location:* Dominguez Hills
*Categories:* Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

*Temporary Faculty Pool*
Department of Psychology
College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
*Position Description*
The Department of Psychology 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](https://www.csudh.edu/president/strategic-planning/mission-vision-and-core-values/)
*Department of Psychology*
The Department of Psychology sees its mission as offering a solid foundation in the theories and scientific methods of psychology to diverse and nontraditional students. The department offers rigorous, empirically-focused courses in aspects of basic and applied psychology. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, practice, and service that promotes broad cultural experiences, ethical values, and social justice in an inclusive academic environment.
For more information: [https://www.csudh.edu/psychology/](https://www.csudh.edu/psychology/)
*The Position*
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*
Teach assigned upper division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
*Qualifications*
*Required Qualifications*

* A Master's degree in psychology or a field relevant to the curriculum.
* A doctoral degree or extensive professional experience is required to teach graduate courses.
* Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
* Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
*Preferred Qualifications*

* Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.
* Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
* A Ph.D., enrollment in a doctoral program, or extensive professional experience.
*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.
*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 July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
*How to Apply- To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.*
A complete application is required and must include:gt
* 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.
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](mailto: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 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.
For more information: [U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission](https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm)
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the CSU Dominguez Hills Human Resources Office (310) 243-3771.
Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at [Campus Security Report (Clery)](https://www.csudh.edu/dhpd/clery/), or by calling University Police at (310) 243-3639.
Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
The California State University is Smoke and Tobacco-Free. Smoking, Vaping and other Tobacco use are Not Permitted anywhere on University property. Education Code 42356, CCR Title 5, Article 9.
For more information see: [Smoke & Tobacco-Free](https://www.csudh.edu/breathe-freely/policy/)
*Advertised:* 17 Jun 2021 Pacific Daylight Time
*Applications close:* 19 Feb 2022 Pacific Standard Time