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

About the role

The Kinesiology & Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for the Kinesiology and Physical Activity part-time lecturer pool. Appointments are available as determined by need during Fall and/or Spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate Kinesiology, general education, and/or physical activity courses.
  • Physical activity courses in weight training, yoga, pilates, group fitness, swimming, jogging, fitness walking, ultimate disc, and various team & individual sports.
    • General education psychology of injury; sport and gender; sports, media & American popular culture.
    • Kinesiology undergraduate courses such as adapted physical activity, managing exercise & health programs, motor development; orientation to kinesiology, personal and group fitness instruction, school PE and health methods.
    • Laboratory courses in adapted physical activity, biomechanics, electrocardiography, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, motor learning and control, and introduction to research methods in kinesiology.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sport Psychology, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Certification in personal training, fitness instructor, swimming instructor, strength and conditioning, exercise specialist and/or registered clinical exercise physiologist.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sport Psychology, or a closely related discipline is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated excellence in college teaching and/or relevant industry experience.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base.

Schedule

Not specified.

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. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

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.
• Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
• Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

About the Department

The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health is a major academic unit within the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics. It offers a BS degree in Kinesiology and a BS degree in Public Health to approximately 500 undergraduate students. The Department also offers courses to meet general education requirements and physical activity courses for all Cal Poly students.

How to Apply

All applicants are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV and an unofficial copy of 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 Kinesiology and Public Health Department by phone at (805)756-2546 or by email at kph@calpoly.edu.