Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Public Health (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 Public Health 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 Public Health major and general education courses.
• Assignments may include a combination of the following:
• General education courses in healthy living, multicultural health, and women's health.
• Public Health undergraduate courses such as introduction to public health; multicultural perspectives and health; women's health and society; social determinants of health; applied epidemiology; public health policy; health care systems; public health and mental health; drugs in society; health behavior theory; medical terminology; public health internship; research methods in public health settings; health promotion program planning; global health; work-site health promotion.
• Laboratory courses in applied epidemiology, research methods in public health settings, health promotion program planning & evaluation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Education/Promotion, Health Psychology, or related field with relevant experience in a public health setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES/MCHES).
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college teaching and/or relevant experience in a public health setting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Education/Promotion, Health Psychology, or related field with relevant experience in a public health setting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES/MCHES).
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college teaching and/or relevant experience in a public health setting.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base.

Schedule

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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

• 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.
• 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.

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.