Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Plant Sciences (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

Lecturers in the Plant Sciences Department may teach undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory sections in one or more of the following areas: crop science, environmental horticultural science, fruit science, plant protection science, and vegetable science. Other assignments could include program support, senior project management, and advising.

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–$15,211

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate discipline (required).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Industry experience in related fields (highly desirable).
• Teaching experience (highly desirable).

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 complete the background check may result in withdrawal of the offer.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until an individualized assessment is performed.
• Current employees offered positions on campus may be required to undergo a background check for sensitive positions.
• Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B visa for this position.
• This position is prohibited from being performed outside of California per the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy.

About the Department

The Plant Sciences curriculum prepares students to enter the agricultural industry in production and related fields or pursue graduate studies. Students may choose one of three concentrations: Environmental Horticultural Science, Fruit & Crop Science, or Plant Protection Science, or pursue a Master of Science in Agriculture with a specialization in these areas.

The department manages 135 acres of cropland, including:

• A 15-acre Horticulture Unit with 1.5 acres of greenhouses, outdoor nursery areas, a 5-acre arboretum, and extensive planted areas.
• A Crops Unit with 70 acres of citrus, avocados, grapes, deciduous fruit trees, and berries, plus 35 acres of annual vegetable and forage crops (9 acres certified organic).