Lecturer AY - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Temporary Faculty Pool

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

College of Science

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer pool in Chemistry and Biochemistry for part‑time teaching appointments.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Applications are welcome for individuals experienced and student‑centered to teach in any sub‑discipline of chemistry and biochemistry, including organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, computational chemistry and biochemistry.

Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

• A Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

• A … in chemistry or biochemistry or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

Anticipated hiring range, depending on qualifications, does not exceed $6,221 per month. 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

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on‑campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

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.

Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H‑1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Non‑immigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid non‑immigrant visa (such as F‑1, J‑1, or O‑1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H‑1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply.

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