Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Culinary​/Foodservice; AY

part-time lecturer pool - culinary/food service (ay 26/27)

work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer

location: central california: cal poly - san luis obispo campus

categories: bargaining unit: unit 3 - cfa - california faculty association, appointment type: temporary, time basis: part time, job search category/discipline: faculty - agriculture, workplace type (exclude inst fac): on-site (work in-person at business location)

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

the food science and nutrition department within the college of agriculture, food and environmental sciences at cal poly, san luis obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Lecturers are expected to teach undergraduate lectures and/or laboratory sections and/or supervised field experiences in one or more of the following areas: fundamentals of food, cereal and bakery science, contemporary issues in food choice and preparation, institutional food service, and food systems management.

In addition, lecturers are expected to supervise student experiences and undergraduate research projects.

• lecturer a: $5,507-$6,677
• lecturer b: $6,221-$13,224
• lecturer c: $6,825-$14,523
• lecturer d: $8,593-$15,211

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.

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We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At cal poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

• master's degree in culinary sciences/arts, food science, nutrition, food service, hospitality or closely related field.
• for laboratory course assignments, bachelor's degree in culinary sciences/arts, food science, nutrition, food service, hospitality or closely related field & at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the english language is required.

• two or more…