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• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

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Central California

• San Luis Obispo 1

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• Temporary 1

Job no: 546531
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time

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.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

The Political Science Department, College of Liberal Arts, 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 quarters of the 2025-2026 academic year, which begins September 11, 2025. Applications are invited from those who are prepared to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: U.S. politics, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, political theory, or research methods.

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:

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

Minimum degree requirement is M.A. in Political Science, M.P.A., M.P.P., or related graduate degree. University-level teaching experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or A.B.D. in Political Science 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.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please attach:

1. A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught
2. A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)
3. Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness (evaluations), if available.

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed by applicants.

REVIEW BEGIN DATE: May 7, 2025 and continues throughout the 25-26 academic year.

For questions, please call the Political Science office at (805) ###-#### or by email at ...@calpoly.edu.

Advertised: April 23, 2025 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: March 31, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time