Job no: 546464
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Health Professionals, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Temporary Faculty Pool
Department of Child Development
College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Child Development at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool temporary of part-time teaching appointments.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms including 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

MISSION

The Child Development program focuses on the study of individual development from conception through adolescence within diverse contexts. Students are provided with fundamental knowledge of theoretical and methodological concepts, developmental processes, and current issues in the field. We believe that child development professionals play an important role in society with a significant impact on children and families. To ensure that our students graduate as well-prepared professionals, our program rests on three fundamental elements: knowledge, skills, and integrity.
For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/child-development/
The Position
We are seeking dynamic, positive, and contributive colleagues with a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will have two or more years of teaching experience and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with learners of diverse ages, and socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Candidates should possess excellent communication and writing skills, initiative, and resourcefulness.
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized 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 in mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in developmental psychology or a closely related field relevant to the curriculum.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, and socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level in child development or a closely related field relevant to the curriculum.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is preferred for teaching upper-division courses (400-level).

• Teaching undergraduates
• Teach assigned courses in the department’s curriculum and hold weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.