Part-Time Lecturer Pool - History; AY

Overview

History part-time lecturer pool at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Positions are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Availability on very short notice is required. The pool supports teaching in Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the  academic year (beginning September 11, 2025). Duties may include teaching general education (GE) and lower-division survey classes in U.S., world, and European history;

GE political economy course (HIST 213 - Modern Political Economy); and/or upper-division GE and major courses in U.S., European, Asian, African, and Latin American history; or teacher education courses.

• Teach assigned courses as determined by need and funding.
• Possibly teach GE and upper-division courses across multiple historical regions and topics; may include teacher education courses.
• Participate in department duties as required by the hiring unit.

Initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at 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

MA in History or a field related to the teaching area.

Ph.D. in History preferred.

• All CSU employees are designated as mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 and amendments is required.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily after a conditional offer before starting employment. An individualized assessment will be performed if there is a criminal history.
• Current employees offered positions on campus may undergo a background check where required by law or for sensitive positions involving safeguarding people, animals, property, or finances.

Cal Poly is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. CSU policies restrict out-of-state employment for CSU-related work outside California.

This position is open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment and complies with applicable civil rights laws and CSU nondiscrimination policies. The university prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.

• Attach: a cover letter
• Current resume/curriculum vitae
• A copy of unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned (official transcripts required prior to appointment)
• A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, courses previously taught
• A teaching philosophy and teaching effectiveness statement, if available
• A sample syllabus, if available, to be attached under "Other requested material"
• Three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application

Review begin date:
May 6, 2025 and continues throughout the 25-26 academic year.

For questions, contact the History Department by phone at  or by email at hist