Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies - San Luis Obispo Campus (AY 26/27)

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

About the Role

The Ethnic Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at 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 Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026–2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in Ethnic Studies, particularly those focusing on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in the U.S.
• Most Ethnic Studies courses focus on American Indian/Indigenous, African American, Latina/o/e, or Asian American communities and cultures.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or a Master's degree in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies or Cultural Studies.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or a Ph.D. in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies and/or Cultural Studies.
• Demonstrable college-level teaching experience in Ethnic Studies or a related discipline.

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

Special Conditions

• 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.
• All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
• Cal Poly is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus.
• Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B visa for this position.