Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Religious Studies; AY

join to apply for the part-time lecturer pool - religious studies (ay 25/26) role at california polytechnic state university (cal poly)

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.

religious studies, part-time lecturer pool- the philosophy department 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 quarter of the  academic year, beginning september 11, 2025. Teaching assignments are contingent upon budget and enrollments. Responsibilities and duties may include teaching general education courses such as abrahamic religions, judaism, christianity, islam, buddhism, hinduism, and religion, gender and society.

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-$15,221

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. 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.

due to csu policies, the person hired must reside in the state of california at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

required qualifications

a master's or abd in religious studies is required. Demonstrable teaching at the college or university level.

preferred qualifications

ph.d. In religious studies preferred.

special conditions

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.

how to apply

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