Part-Time Lecturer Pool - English - Solano Campus (26/27)

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.

About the Role

The English Department at the Cal Poly Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026–2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026.

Assignments may include teaching first-year composition and may also include teaching advanced composition (including classes for multilingual learners), technical and professional writing, linguistics, creative writing, and some General Education literature classes.

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. 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

Requirements

• M.A. in English (or equivalent) or M.F.A.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching composition.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Special Conditions

• All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) is required following a conditional offer of employment.
• Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until an individualized assessment is performed.
• Current employees offered positions on campus may be required to undergo a background check for sensitive positions.
• Cal Poly is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus.
• The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.