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College Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services Position Title 2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Public Health Department Department of Public Health Position Details The Public Health Department in the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026‑2027 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 and experience and demonstrated excellence in college‑level teaching. A bachelor’s degree with substantial professional experience is required for lower division undergraduate courses; a master’s degree for upper division courses; and a master’s or doctoral degree for graduate courses. Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within an academic environment and demonstrate an ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching. Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Relevant work experience and training. Appropriate doctoral or terminal degree. Duties 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. 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. The candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings and will join faculty, staff, students and administrators in the university’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good. Salary Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year‑month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024) LecturerA/2Full‑time equivalentSalaryRange: $5,507–$6,677 LecturerB/3Full‑time equivalentSalaryRange: $6,221–$13,224 LecturerC/4Full‑time equivalentSalaryRange: $6,825–$14,523 LecturerD/5Full‑time equivalentSalaryRange: $8,593–$15,211 The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new faculty lecturers are hired at the LecturerA or B rank. The University CaliforniaStateUniversity, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles, ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service. Our 240,000 alumni reflect the city and county’s dynamic mix of populations. As a federally recognized Hispanic‑Serving Institution, as well as Asian‑American, Native American, and Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution, CalStateLA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. The Department The Department of Public Health is dedicated to improving the health of diverse communities through excellence in teaching, community‑driven service, and scholarship. Our vision is to engage, educate, and empower change agents to promote public health, health equity, and social justice in LosAngeles and beyond. For more information, please visit us at: Required Documentation Cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications. Narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first‑generation college students. Updated curriculum vitae. List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topics qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year. Unofficial transcripts. A United States Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees. The certification must translate the information in English and confirm that your highest terminal degree is U.S. equivalent to a U.S. degree (i.e., Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor of Philosophy). Official transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfy the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Application Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April15,2026. Applications received after the deadline may be considered. To apply: please click the Apply Now icon on this page or visit Faculty Lecturer Positions or Please address all questions to the department chair, Greg Stevens, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Note: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Beginning January1,2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an employee to perform CSU‑related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President. Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, LosAngeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. California State University, LosAngeles complies with TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. California State University, LosAngeles is a diverse community committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University, LosAngeles, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. ANEQUALOPPORTUNITY/TITLEIX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr