Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Special Education & Counseling (EDSC)

at  California State University

Job no: 537567
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science
College: College of Education
Position Title: Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Special Education & Counseling (EDSC)
Division of Special Education & Counseling (EDSC)
Instructional Faculty – Part-time Temporary/Lecturer Pool

POSITION DETAILS:

The Special Education & Counseling Division in the College of Education at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-2025 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.
Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (master’s or doctoral degree), hold a California teaching credential or equivalent, and have several years of experience teaching in K-12 urban school settings. Lecturers hired to regularly teach credential courses must be qualified in the credential area through either training, credential/license, or experience teaching in the public schools. Faculty assigned to regularly teach credential courses must maintain, at minimum, participation in public schools once every three years.
Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

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 training.
Previous experience teaching at the university level is also preferred.
Experience teaching in online, hybrid, and face-to face classes and familiarity with online class management systems.

THE DEPARTMENT/DIVISION SCHOOL:

The Division of Special Education and Counseling at California State University, Los Angeles offers graduate programs of study leading to a variety of undergraduate/graduate degrees, credentials, and certificates/added authorizations.
Preparation is offered for teachers, counselors, school psychologists, and specialists in special education, counseling, rehabilitation, and related services. A doctoral program in Special Education is offered jointly with UCLA for those seeking preparation to teach at the university level and to serve in other leadership roles. In addition to on-campus preparation programs, several special education, school counseling, and school psychology internship programs are available through cooperative programs jointly implemented by many school districts and the division.

Duties of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.
In the Education Specialist credential programs, most of the courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening, with some programs offering courses during the day as well. Candidates will also collaborate with faculty to maintain consistency throughout the program. The Division also has several Counseling programs (Rehabilitation Counseling and Services, School-Based Family Counseling (including Marriage and Family Therapy), School Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis) - teaching in any of these programs may require specific training and/or credentials/certification/licensure.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.