DEPARTMENT: Culture and Communication
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Lecturer AY
TIMEBASE/POSITION TYPE: Part-time - Temporary, Non-Tenure Track
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 Department of Culture and Communication
Lecturer
POOL POSITION DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The Department of Culture and Communication at California State University Maritime Academy is seeking applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for a part-time lecturer pool on our Vallejo campus. The department is seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in any of our concentrations: Developmental and Expository Writing (College Composition), Advanced Writing (GWR/GWAR), Speech/oral communication, and Critical Thinking. All classes are taught in-person on our Vallejo campus.
Candidates must have at least a master’s degree, with a Ph.D. strongly preferred, in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. 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 those who bring professional capabilities.
This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by close of business day on
August 30, 2024 will receive priority consideration.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY (Cal Maritime): Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States - and the only one on the West Coast. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. Please visit our website for more information about California State University Maritime Academy .
Our programs focus on intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness. Cal Maritime students participate in training cruises aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear or other international educational experiences - gaining a unique perspective on our increasingly global culture and economy. Cal Maritime is committed to being a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in the business, engineering, operations, security, and policy of the transportation industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond. We are equally committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Culture and Communication at CSUM offers courses in literature, arts, writing, and more. Our curriculum supports Cal Maritime cadets’ intellectual and academic development through the CSU general education areas A (written and oral communication and critical thinking) and C (arts, humanities).
To find out more about the Department of Culture and Communication, please visit https://www.csum.edu/culture-and-communication/
For more information regarding the department or position, please contact:
Dr. Colin Dewey, Chair, Department of Culture and Communication (cdewey@csum.edu)
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a temporary position in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including Expository Writing, Advanced Writing (GWR/GWAR), Critical Thinking, Speech, or Literature.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.
MINIMUM/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. degree in English, Comparative Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field is preferred. Closely related master’s degree, MFA, or ABD status may be acceptable depending on the position. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 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.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUM. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUM cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUM has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUM or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, CSUM is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
SALARY COMPENSATION: Salary is commensur ate with the education, qualifications, and experience of the individual. A full-time unit load for a lecturer is 15 teaching units, also called WTUs.
- The Salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:
Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,007 - $6,359
Lecturer B (Range 3) - $5,925 - $12,594
CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx
- The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with the education and experience of the selected individual. The anticipated hiring range for full time will be between $5,676 - $6,000 per month, prorated based on unit load (WTUs).
BENEFITS: An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available for “qualifying” positions which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement plans, fee waiver, vacation, and sick leave.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - 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 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: - Typical classroom and office environment are in a two-story building with elevator access.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:
- Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days from the date of hire.
- A background check investigation (including criminal records check) is required prior to employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of a current CSU employees who was conditionally offered the position.
- Applicants must submit on hire official documentation as proof of degree, license, or certificates as required.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested parties must apply on-line through our Cal Maritime Jobs website. Click “APPLY NOW” to complete and submit the Cal Maritime Employment Application and attach the following:
Cal Maritime Employment Application (required) Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter addressing your interest in teaching at CSUM (no more than 2-pages) that includes:
a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy.
b. Whether you can teach in-person at the Vallejo Campus and your availability.
c. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching (please see our department website for more information : https://www.csum.edu/culture-and-communication/
Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.
Formal review of applications will commence as the department has a need based on course availability and budget. NOTIFICATION: Based upon a review of applications and accompanying documents, only those persons whose qualifications best match job requirements will be interviewed. Applicants not selected for an interview will be notified only after the position closes and the successful candidate has been selected.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check and fingerprinting) 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.
TITLE IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at on the CSU Title IX website.
EEO STATEMENT: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146.
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or changed.
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