Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Psychology & Child Development; AY

Overview

Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Psychology & Child Development (AY 25/26)

Job No: 546532

Work Type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

Central California:
San Luis Obispo

Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association;
Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Behavioral Sciences;
Appointment Type:
Temporary;
Time Basis:
Part Time

PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts, Cal Poly, 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.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate child development courses and/or undergraduate and graduate psychology courses (e.g., introductory psychology, research methods, behavioral genetics, infancy, early & middle childhood, behavioral disorders of childhood, adolescence, psychology of aging, multicultural psychology, cognitive psychology, and memory).

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.

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

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment:
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment. Cal Poly complies with applicable civil rights laws and CSU’s nondiscrimination policy. Cal Poly is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and to prioritizing merit, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

Master's Degree in Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, or a related field are required.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D., appropriate academic preparation and university-level teaching experience.

All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 and amendments is required.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work. An individualized assessment will link any conviction history with job duties.

Current employees offered on-campus positions may require background checks for sensitive positions. Cal Poly is smoke & tobacco-free. CSU out-of-state employment policy prohibits hiring outside California for CSU work.

Please attach:

• A cover letter
• Resume/CV
• A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching (see the list of PSY/CD courses at Cal Poly catalog); if applicable, a list of courses previously taught
• A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts required prior to appointment)
• Teaching philosophy and teaching effectiveness, if available

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. For questions, contact the department at .

Review begins May 30, 2025 and continues throughout the  academic year.

To Apply:

All applicants must apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./546532