Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty,

Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)

Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars' assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Sonoma State offers a unique curriculum that provides students with a deep theoretical understanding of the criminal justice world and the strong critical thinking skills that are needed to compete in today's job market. We currently serve a diverse undergraduate population with approximately 250 majors, consisting of almost 40% minorities. Our graduates continue on to work in fields beyond criminal justice, with many going on to law school, graduate school and a variety of both governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department's web page at:

The CCJS Department seeks a broadly trained person in the interdisciplinary field of criminology and criminal justice. We are interested in candidates who can teach classes in the department's required core. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University's shared commitment to the principles of ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: MA or JD required. PhD preferred.

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

* Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

* Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.

* The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

* Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.

* Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.

* Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.

* Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

To apply for this position, go to and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to

create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to If you encounter difficulties during the

application process, please email .

Required

* Application letter

* Curriculum vitae

Optional

* Teaching Philosophy

* Student Evaluations

* Contact Information for 3 References

Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:

- Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.

- Temporary Faculty who have taught for the department within the past two years only need to submit an updated CV to remain in the pool. The hiring committee will review the Personnel Action File and then determine whether an additional interview would be beneficial.

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to:

Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Emily K. Asencio

The ADA Coordinator is also available to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

The university is an Affirmative Action/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.

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.