Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies; AY

overview

part-time lecturer pool - ethnic studies (ay 25/26)

job no: 546522
• work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer
• location: central california: san luis obispo
• categories: faculty - behavioral sciences; appointment type: temporary; time basis: 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. The ethnic studies department in the college of liberal arts at california polytechnic state university, san luis obispo, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the fall, winter, and/or spring quarters of the  academic year, which begins september 11, 2025.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and time base. Responsibilities include teaching courses in ethnic studies particularly course offerings that focus on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in the u.s. Most ethnic studies courses focus on american indian/indigenous, african american, latina/o/e, or asian american communities and cultures.

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. Salary ranges as of july 2024 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.

required qualifications

master s degree in ethnic studies or master s degree in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in ethnic studies or cultural studies.

preferred qualifications

ph.d. In ethnic studies or ph.d in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in ethnic studies and/or cultural studies. Demonstrable college-level teaching experience in ethnic studies or related discipline.

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.

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 note:

current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that cal poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to cal poly or individuals in the university community.

for health and well-being, cal poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. 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.

interest candidates must attach to their online application:

• a cover letter
• current resume/curriculum vitae
• a copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)
• a list indicating ethnic study courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught
• teaching philosophy; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available).

please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed by applicants.

review begin date: may 6, 2025 and continues throughout the 25-26 academic year.

questions? Contact the ethnic studies department by phone at the number provided or by email (contact details not included here).

all applicants must apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./546522

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