Chapman University

Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Year 2026-27

Chapman University  •  Irvine, CA / Orange, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool for the academic year 2026-27 at our Orange and Irvine campus in the following areas:

Instructions in these areas are delivered on Chapman University's campus in Orange, California.

  • Health Sciences
  • Applied Human Physiology
  • Public Health
  • Psychology (BA and BS)
  • Marriage and Family Therapy

Fall Contracts: Begins mid-August and ends late-December

Spring Contracts: Begins mid-January and ends mid-May.

Summer Contracts: Teaching opportunities may also be available

Instructions in these areas are delivered on Chapman University's campus in Irvine, California.

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant Studies

Fall Contracts: Begins mid-August and ends late-December.

Spring Contracts: Begins January and ends mid-April.

Summer Contracts: Begins May and ends mid-August

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on short notice.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, offer 50 bachelors, 29 masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners. 

Crean College is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary education, research, and community engagement across a range of health and behavioral science disciplines, including communication sciences and disorders, physical therapy and physician assistant studies. The college emphasizes a collaborative, student-centered learning environment that prepares graduates to become compassionate, evidence-based practitioners and leaders in their respective fields. The Rinker Campus serves as a dynamic hub for graduate education, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, clinical training spaces, and strong partnerships with healthcare and community organizations throughout Southern California. Faculty at Crean College are committed to fostering inclusive excellence, integrating innovative teaching practices, and supporting the professional development of a diverse student body.

Potential Courses for our Orange Campus Include:

  • Human Anatomy lecture and lab
  • Human Physiology lecture and lab
  • Public Health
  • Statistics
  • Research methods
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Clinical Practicum
  • Psychopharmacology
  • *Among other courses

Potential Courses for our Irvine Campus Include:

  • Human Anatomy lecture and lab
  • Fluency
  • Clinical Practicum
  • Clinical pathology
  • Physical therapy examination
  • General medicine, musculoskeletal, neurologic, rehabilitation, geriatric, pediatric practice management
  • Topics in physical therapy practice
  • Service learning
  • Elective topics in physical therapy
  • Clinical experiences
  • Simucase
  • Acquired Cognitive- Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Cognitive Aspects

Qualifications

Qualifications for our Orange Campus:

Required- Earned Master of Science/Art, Doctoral degree and/or license from an accredited institution in the subject area related to the position.

Required- Earned Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution in the subject area related to the position.

Required- Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Practicum courses must be a California licensed MFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor Designation or be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate and provide a Clinical Supervisor Philosophy Statement.

Required- University teaching experience or related field experience.

Required- Ability to teach in-person on campus.

Required- Demonstrated currency in subject matter.

Required- Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching and academic excellence.

Qualifications for our Irvine Campus

Required- Earned Master of Science or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in the subject area related to the position

Required for PA- must be licensed in California as a PA, MD, DO, LPN, or hold a PhD

Required for PT- must be licensed in CA as a DPT or hold a PhD

Required for CSD- must be a licensed SL-P or hold a PhD

Required- University teaching experience or related field experience

Required- Ability to teach in-person on campus

Required- Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Required- Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching and academic excellence

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following through Interfolio:

  1. Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Philosophy Statement
  4. Names of three references with contact information

All inquiries should be directed to the relevant disciplinary contact person listed, with "Part-Time Lecturer Pool/Dept Name" specified in the subject line.

  • Health Sciences and Applied Human Physiology – Dr. Zhen Cong, Email: cong@chapman.edu
  • Psychology – Dr. David Frederick, Email: federick@chapman.edu
  • Marriage & Family Therapy – Dr. Naveen Jonathan, Email: jonathan@chapman.edu
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders – Dr. Dirk den Ouden, Email: denouden@chapman.edu
  • Physical Therapy – Dr. Joanne Smith, Email: josmith@chapman.edu
  • Physician Assistant Studies – Mara Snee, Email: snee@chapman.edu

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will draw from the pool as necessary when openings arise. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will remain in the applicant pool until August 15th.

Should you remain interested in future openings, you will need to reapply.

Please note: A maximum of 6 credits can be taught per semester/trimester.

The pay for the course and course-related work for our Orange Campus is $46.85 per hour and Irvine Campus is $51.28 per hour. This position is contingent on final budget approval.  Successful completion of a background check is required for all selected candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and 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.

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