Part-Time Lecturer of Disability Studies, Fall Semester 2024 and Subsequent Semesters

Chapman University, United States

Updated: about 22 hours ago
Location: Orange, CALIFORNIA
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Job Title
Part-Time Lecturer of Disability Studies, Fall Semester 2024 and Subsequent Semesters
Department Location Category Status
Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Orange Faculty Part-time
General Information
Chapman University seeks applications for Fall 2024 for a part-time lecturer in Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. First day of instruction is Monday, August 26, 2024. The lecturer may be contracted to teach in future semesters as well.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #121 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2022-2023). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.
Qualifications
Requirements:
-Degree and experience in Social Science and/or Humanities field of Disability Studies: minimum Master’s Required, PhD preferred.
-Demonstrate ability to teach beginning and intermediate level Disability Studies courses in person at Chapman’s main campus in Orange, CA.
-Minimum two years teaching experience at higher education level.
Responsibilities
-Teach Introduction to Disability Studies, Disability and American Life, People with Disabilities in Politics and Society, and/or other courses in Disability Studies, hold office hours, and support college policies and procedures.
-Be available to teach beginning in 2024 Fall Semester (August 26, 2024 – December 14, 2024).
-Faculty are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:
-Commitment to student retention and success.
-Commitment to development and assessment of student learning.
-Use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning.
-Willingness to support a diverse population of learners inside and outside the classroom.
-Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting.
Contact Information
Qualified applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, faculty application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabus, and two recent teaching evaluation samples as PDF attachments to Dr. Brian Glaser and Alejandra Mijes:
Dr. Brian Glaser
Instructional Associate Professor of English
[email protected]
cc Alejandra Mijes
Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for the final candidate. The hourly range for course and course related work for this position is $44.32 an hour.

Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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