Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Biological Sciences (AY 26/27)

About the role

The Biological Sciences Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is accepting applications for a pool of part-time lecturers from our local geographic area. Positions are available as determined by need during Fall and/or Spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Biological Sciences Department. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline is required.
• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline preferred.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are as follows:
• Lecturer A: $5,507-$6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221-$13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825-$14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593-$15,211

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, teaching experience, and time base.

Schedule

Positions are available as determined by need during Fall and/or Spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year.

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.

Special Conditions

• 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.
• Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of 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.

About the Department

The Biological Sciences Department offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in Biological Sciences, Marine Sciences, and Microbiology; minors in Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology; and a Master of Science degree. The department also offers courses to satisfy general education and breadth requirements.

How to Apply

• All applicants are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts of their highest degree earned.
• If applicable, please also attach a list of CSU courses you have previously taught, and a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach.
• Course information can be found in the Cal Poly Catalog: http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/.
• Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application.
• If you are selected, your references will receive an email requesting that they upload a letter of recommendation.
• Applicants will remain under department consideration until an offer of appointment is extended.
• Note: Official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be requested for applicants selected for the first time and are required prior to appointment.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact the Biological Sciences Department by phone at (805)756-5242 or by email at biosci@calpoly.edu.