Temporary Faculty Pool, Orthotics & Prosthetics

Overview

Job no: 546472. 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 Orthotics and Prosthetics
College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing

Position Description

The Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.

CSUDH celebrates and respects diversity in all forms including race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veteran status, varied abilities, and LGBTQ+ community members. We seek candidates with experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics

The Masters of Science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) and the O&P Assistant program provide educational opportunities for students to evaluate and create treatment interventions for patients requiring orthopedic braces and artificial limbs. Instruction includes orthotics and prosthetics theory and application, research design, and allied health-related courses to help students design, fit, and fabricate devices, implement treatment plans, and provide follow-up care. Evidence from research and clinically relevant outcomes is integrated with findings from visual examination, oral history, palpation, motion and strength testing, and gait observation to develop optimum treatment plans. The Orthotics and Prosthetics Department aims to provide high-quality education within the standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) Standards and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Orthotist and Prosthetist. 2017.

For more information: Orthotics & Prosthetics

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing instructional material and course content for courses assigned.
• Delivering course content
• Managing and posting evaluations and assessments for the course
• Attending O&P faculty meetings
• Utilizing CSUDH correspondence with students and faculty
• Being a positive influence on the students, the program, and the University
• Assisting in program activities, evaluations, reports, and meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or terminal degree and/or certification in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• A Ph.D. or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper-division core courses (400 or 500-level).

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, or if 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.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

A completed online application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities.

A complete application must include:

• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• A one page Cover Letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) - Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
• List of 3 references with contact information included in application
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file). International transcripts. See below.
• For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign academic institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification validates foreign studies and is evaluated on foreign studies to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, Doctorate of Philosophy).

The certification can be emailed to or mailed directly to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement

CSU Dominguez Hills is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at .

CSU Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at CSU Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Advertised: 11 Mar 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Feb 2026 Pacific Standard Time

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