Full-Time Lecturer AY - Child Development (26/27)

About the role

The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a one-year, full-time (Non-tenure-track) lecturer appointment in Child Development beginning August 17, 2026 with the possibility of a one-year extension to AY 27/28 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper division courses in Child Development (e.g., Children and Adolescents and Technology, Interpersonal Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence, Research Methods in Developmental Science, etc.)
• Undergraduate research supervision
• Expected teaching load is 4 courses per semester (one of which will consist of supervising student research)
• Potential summer teaching opportunities
• Excellence in undergraduate instruction and Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy

Requirements

• A master's degree with a specialization in developmental psychology or related field
• Teaching experience in developmental psychology

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in Developmental Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, or related field
• Teaching and/or research experience in infant and toddler development, early and middle childhood development, adolescence, children's development in diverse cultures, research methods, and upper division seminars in developmental psychology

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.

Special Conditions

• Mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Background check required for employment
• 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

To Apply

Interested candidates must attach the following required materials: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and an unofficial copy of transcripts. 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. Cal Poly’s ability to sponsor employment-based visas will depend on institutional priorities, budget availability, and current federal regulations. Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants should not expect that such sponsorship will be offered.