Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Food Science; AY

Overview

Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Food Science (AY 25/26)

Job No: 546925
• Work Type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
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Location:

Central California, San Luis Obispo
• Categories:
Bargaining Unit Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association;
Appointment Type:
Temporary;
Time Basis:
Part Time;
Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Agriculture

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Candidates must be available on very short notice. The Food Science and Nutrition Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-26 academic year.

• Teach undergraduate lectures and/or laboratory sections in one or more of the following areas: food quality assurance, food processing, food packaging, food safety, food engineering, food law, sensory evaluation, an upper-division GE food science course, and other courses assigned at the discretion of the department.
• Supervise student experiences and undergraduate research projects.

• Required: Master s degree in Food Science or related field. For laboratory course assignments, a Bachelor s degree in food science or closely related field and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Industry experience, teaching experience, and/or Ph.D. is preferred. Preference given to candidates with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

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.

• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work. Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until an individualized assessment is performed.
• Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.
• Current employees offered on-campus positions may be subject to a background check where required by law or designated as sensitive.
• Cal Poly is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
• CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy applies; CSU is a state entity with operations within California.

The Food Science and Nutrition Department has 15 full-time faculty, numerous part-time faculty, support staff, and approximately 600 majors. FSN offers two majors:
Nutrition and Food Science, and also offers a post-graduate Dietetic Internship and MS programs. The department includes a State-certified pilot plant, laboratories for culinary foods, nutrition assessment, molecular nutrition, human nutrition, and chemistry-focused teaching and research. Students may specialize in Advanced Food Science or Culinary Sciences. The department s mission emphasizes contemporary knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a hands-on, learn-by-doing philosophy.

Attach to the application: (1) a cover letter detailing qualifications and interest; (2) a current CV; (3) a list of CSU courses taught and courses requested for consideration; (4) copies of unofficial transcripts; (5) a teaching philosophy statement. Be prepared to provide three professional references with contact information. Selected applicants will be required to submit sealed official transcripts prior to appointment.

For questions, contact the Food Science and Nutrition Department at  or drscatti.

All applicants must apply online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./546925