Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Women​/Gender​/Queer Studies; AY

apply now job no: 546536
work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer
location: san luis obispo
categories: unit 3 - cfa - california faculty association, temporary, part time

appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

women's, gender & queer studies at california polytechnic state university, san luis obispo, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need and funding for the  academic year, beginning september 11, 2025. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and time base. Duties may include teaching lower- and/or upper-division general education classes and/or required classes in the queer studies and/or women's & gender studies minor programs.

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-$15,221

this position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with california law and federal civil rights laws, cal poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal poly complies with title vi of the civil rights act of 1964, title ix of the education amendments of 1972, the americans with disabilities act (ada), section 504 of the rehabilitation act, the california equity in higher education act, california’s proposition 209 (art. I, section 31 of the california constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and csu’s nondiscrimination policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

master's degree or abd in an appropriate discipline and ability to demonstrate expertise in teaching in women's, gender and/or queer studies is required. Applicants must document excellence in teaching at the college or university level.

ph.d. Preferred. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering an equitable, collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

all csu employees are designated mandated reporters under the california child abuse and neglect reporting act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in csu executive order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

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 cal poly, san luis obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Note:

cal poly 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 attach:

• 3. A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching, and, if applicable, a list of courses previously taught
• 4. A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)
• 5. If available, a sample syllabus for a course you have taught related to teaching in the department. (please attach under "other requested material")

please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Review begin date: may 9, 2025 and continues throughout the 2025-26 academic year.

for questions, please contact the women’s, gender & queer studies department by phone at  or by email at wgqs.

advertised: apr 28 2025 pacific daylight time

applications close: mar 31 2026 pacific daylight time