Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Religious Studies; AY

overview

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. Religious studies, part-time lecturer pool - the philosophy department at 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 quarter of the  academic year, beginning september 11, 2025.

Teaching assignments are contingent upon budget and enrollments. Responsibilities and duties may include teaching general education courses such as abrahamic religions, judaism, christianity, islam, buddhism, hinduism, and religion, gender and society.

• teach general education courses as assigned, including topics such as abrahamic religions, judaism, christianity, islam, buddhism, hinduism, and religion, gender and society.
• contribute to student learning and course outcomes within the department’s defined curriculum.
• fulfill course-related duties as determined by the hiring department, including grading and student communication.

• required qualifications
  : a master 1s or abd in religious studies is required. Demonstrable teaching at the college or university level.
• preferred qualifications
  : ph.d. In religious studies preferred.

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

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. Cal poly complies with title vi of the civil rights act of 1964, title ix of the education amendments of 1972, the americans with disabilities act (ada), section 504 of the rehabilitation act, the california equity in higher education act, california 0s proposition 209, and csu’s nondiscrimination policy.

We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal poly is a diverse community and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports educational excellence and student success.

due to csu policies, the person hired must reside in the state of california at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

all csu employees are designated 0"mandated reporters" under the california child abuse and neglect reporting act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before starting work. Cal poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely based on criminal history until an individualized assessment is completed. Current employees offered on-campus positions may also require a background check where required by law or designated as sensitive.

cal poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. The csu out-of-state employment policy also applies to this position, prohibiting csu-related work outside california.

please attach:

• a cover letter
• resume/curriculum vitae
• a list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught
• a copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)
• teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness, if available

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. For questions, please contact ken brown, department chair via email at dbrown
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review begin date: may 9, 2025 and continues throughout the 25-26 academic year.