Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Oceanography & Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Oceanography) (AY 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 Department

The Department of Oceanography and Natural Sciences (OcNS) is located at Cal Poly’s Solano Campus in Vallejo, CA. The department brings together faculty with expertise in ocean science, chemistry, and physics to support interdisciplinary teaching and learning. OcNS administers the Bachelor of Science in Oceanography and provides foundational instruction in chemistry and physics for students across the university. Faculty are committed to excellence in undergraduate education and to Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning in both laboratory and field settings. Through its curriculum and programs, the department prepares students for careers in science, education, and industry, as well as for advanced study in oceanography and related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory courses in:

• Chemistry: General Chemistry (I and II) and related foundational courses
• Physics: Algebra-based and calculus-based general physics sequences, including courses for engineers
• Oceanography: Introductory and upper-division courses across all subdisciplines, including physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography

Candidates with interdisciplinary expertise across these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Oceanography, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Oceanography, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory courses.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • General Chemistry sequences
  • Calculus-based Physics for engineers
  • Oceanography (physical, chemical, biological, or geological)

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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. 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–$15,211