Lecturer AY - Plant Sciences

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, On‑site (work in‑person at business location)

Department of Plant Science
Don

B. Huntley College of Agriculture

The Department of Plant Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for Part‑Time Lecturer positions. 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 in mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

• Agronomy
• Horticulture
• Arboriculture
• Controlled Environmental Agriculture
• Soil Science
• Entomology
• Weed Science
• Irrigation & Water Management
• Landscape Design & Management
• Sustainable Agriculture

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

• A master’s degree in agriculture, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agroecology, Forestry, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Entomology, Horticulture, or a related discipline relevant to the curriculum.
• Relevant professional work experience in agriculture, plant science, horticulture, environmental science, or a closely related field may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.

• A Ph.D. in Agriculture, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agroecology, Forestry, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Entomology, Horticulture, or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and evidence of strong teaching.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. Appointments are for one semester only. The monthly base salary for Lecturer A or B ranks does not exceed $6,221. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance in accordance with the CSU system‑wide package.

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicating the courses you are qualified to teach)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• A list of Plant Science courses you feel qualified to teach

Applicants will be offered the opportunity to disclose whether they have received a final administrative or final judicial decision that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form authorizing the release of information from current or former employers.

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.

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. Faculty are expected to maintain an on‑campus presence.

The position holder is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment subject to the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation for non‑immigrant workers issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code…