Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Plant Sciences; AY

overview

part-time lecturer pool - plant sciences (ay 25/26)

job no: 547007

work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer

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, and applicants must be available on very short notice.

plant sciences department part-time lecturer pool. The plant sciences 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  academic year. Lecturers in the plant sciences department may teach undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory sections in one or more of the following areas: crop science, environmental horticultural science, fruit science, plant protection science, and vegetable science.

Other assignments could include program support, senior project management and advising.

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

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. 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.

cal poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.

As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At cal poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

qualifications

• required: bachelor of science degree in appropriate discipline

preferred qualifications

• master's degree preferred. Industry experience in related fields highly desirable. Teaching experience highly desirable.

special conditions

• 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.
• 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 the requirements set forth in csu executive order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• 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…