Part-Time Lecturer Pool - History (AY 26/27)

About the role

The History Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time lecturers. Appointments are temporary and are typically made just prior to the start of the academic term. Positions are filled as needed and funded during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026‑2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach general education (GE) and lower‑division survey classes in U.S., world, and European history.
• Teach the GE political economy course (HIST 213 – Modern Political Economy).
• Teach upper‑division GE and major courses in U.S., European, Asian, African, and Latin American history.
• Teach teacher education courses, as needed.

Requirements

• MA in History or a field related to the teaching area.
• Must reside in the State of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.
• Designated as a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background check (including criminal records check) before starting work.
• Campus is smoke‑ and tobacco‑free.
• Position is subject to the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy; no H‑1B sponsorship will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History is preferred.

Pay

Initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background. Most new lecturers are hired at Lecturer A or B rank. Salary ranges (as of July 2024):

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,221

Schedule

• Part‑time lecturer pool appointments are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.
• Applicants must be available on very short notice.
• Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026‑2027 academic year,