Lecturer AY - Political Science

About the role

The Department of Political Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Lecturer pool in Political Science for part-time teaching appointments.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

Cal Poly Pomona's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College’s mission is to cultivate one’s intellectual development, ethical reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. We are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought, committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College's programs, research activities, creative performances, community outreach, and signature experiences.

The Position

The Temporary Faculty Pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall Term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring Term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the summer sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Political Science or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• A Ph.D. in Political Science or related discipline preferred.
• Required Qualifications:
  • A Master’s degree in Political Science or related discipline.
  • ABD in Political Science or subfield thereof required by date of application.
  • ABD in Ethnic Studies or a related field may be considered for positions teaching race and ethnicity courses.
  • A J.D. and appropriate experience may be considered for positions teaching public law courses.
  • An ABD in a doctoral program with a PA emphasis and/or MPA (by date of application) or other master’s level degree directly related to the subject being taught and/or experience in government or nonprofit organizations may be considered for positions teaching public administration courses.

Salary and Benefits Information

• Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.
• Initial appointments are for one semester only.
• Full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month.
• 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

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Mario Guerrero, Professor and Department Chair, at mag@cpp.edu.