Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies; AY

Overview

Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Liberal Studies (AY 25/26) – Job No: 546857. Work Type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer.

Location:

Central California:
San Luis Obispo. Categories:
Bargaining Unit 3 - CFA, Temporary, Part Time, On-site. 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 very short notice.

The Liberal Studies Department, an undergraduate teacher preparation program within the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers from our local geographic area. Positions available as needed during the Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the 2025-26 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base.

Applicants with an academic and practical background in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, History, Social Studies, English, Language Arts, Literacy, Elementary School Education and Educational Leadership.

Responsibilities may include teaching one or more undergraduate courses in community-based field experience, storytelling, children’s literature, constitutional issues in American education, introduction to the visual and performing arts, as well as application to the K-8 education.

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-$15,211

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus teaching experience in the K-8 classroom and interest in teacher preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree and five years K-8 teaching experience in public schools.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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. 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.

Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.

Current employees offered campus positions will be required to undergo a background check where required by law or designated as sensitive. Cal Poly is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy applies.

The Liberal Studies Department of the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics offers a B.S. degree in Liberal Studies. The department focuses on educating students intent on careers in elementary education.

Information about the department is available via the Liberal Studies site. (

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ALL APPLICANTS are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV, documented teaching experience, and unofficial transcripts of their highest degree earned. If applicable, attach a list of CSU courses you have previously taught and a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach. Course information can be found in the Cal Poly Catalog. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application.

If selected, references will be contacted to upload letters of recommendation. Applicants will remain under department consideration until an offer of appointment is extended.

Official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be requested for applicants selected for the first time and are required prior to appointment.

For questions, contact the Liberal Studies Department by phone at  or by email mgambero.

To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./546857

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