Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Philosophy (26/27)

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

About the role

The Philosophy Department 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. Teaching assignments are contingent upon budget and enrollments.

Responsibilities

• Teaching general education courses in areas such as philosophical classics and critical thinking
• Possibly teaching some upper-division general education courses

Requirements

• Master’s or ABD in Philosophy
• Demonstrable teaching experience at the college or university level
• Must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment

Qualifications

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

• Preferred: Ph.D. in Philosophy

Pay

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

• 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 is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus
• Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B visa for this position