About this position
2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - College of Arts & Letters Job No: 556741 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Southern California: Los Angeles Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time College: College of Arts and Letters Position Title: 2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool- College of Arts and Letters College of Arts and Letters Instructional Faculty - Part-time Lecturer/ Lecturer Pool Position Details: The College of Arts and Letters 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 the College of Arts and Letters 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 (for upper division undergraduate courses-master's degree; for graduate courses-doctoral degree, or master's degree and substantial teaching experience). Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level. 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. As a University dedicated to engagement, service and the public good, the successful candidate will be expected to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University's shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good. Preferred Qualifications: Candidate with demonstrated excellence in teaching First Year students at the college level. Duties: Faculty will teach Introduction to Higher Education for the College. Introduction to Higher Education serves all majors in the College and may be taken by students outside the College. It is a 2-unit course, serving the student first year experience. 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) Lecturer A/2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B/3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C/4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D/5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $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 Lecturer A or B rank. The University: California State University, 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. Cal State LA is 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. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA 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/Division School: The College of Arts and Letters transforms lives and sustains thriving communities and cultures. We develop and amplify our students' unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellects through the study and practice of the Arts and Humanities so that they can tell meaningful stories, forge their professional pathways, and inspire their communities. The College of Arts and Letters is made up of ten departments: Art Communication Studies English Liberal Studies Modern Languages and Literatures Music Philosophy Theatre and Dance Television, Film and Media Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Required Documentation: Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications. 2) a 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 students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university. 3) an updated curriculu
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- $5,507 – $6,677 per month
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- $10,200/ course, n=301
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