Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Political Science; AY

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work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer
location: san luis obispo
categories: unit 3 - cfa - california faculty association, faculty - social sciences, temporary, part time

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

political science

the political science department, college of liberal arts, california polytechnic state university, san luis obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the fall, winter, and/or spring quarters of the  academic year, which begins september 11, 2025. Applications are invited from those who are prepared to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: u.s. Politics, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, political theory, or research methods.

initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the lecturer a or b rank. As of july 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

required qualifications

minimum degree requirement is m.a. In political science, m.p.a., m.p.p., or related graduate degree. University-level teaching experience required.

preferred qualifications

ph.d. Or a.b.d. In political science preferred.

special conditions

all csu employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the california child abuse and neglect reporting act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in csu executive order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

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.

for health and well-being, cal poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

how to apply

please attach:

please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed by applicants.

advertised: apr 23 2025 pacific daylight time
applications close: mar 31 2026 pacific daylight time