Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies - Solano Campus

cal poly solano campus

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

the ethnic studies department in the college of liberal arts at california polytechnic state university – solano campus is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the fall and/or spring semesters of the 2026‑2027 academic year, which begins august 17, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and time base.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in ethnic studies particularly course offerings that focus on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class. Most ethnic studies courses focus on american indian/indigenous, african american, latina/o/e, or asian american communities and cultures. This is an in‑person teaching position at the cal poly solano campus in vallejo, ca.

initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.

• 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. 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.

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’s proposition 209 (art. I, section 31 of the california constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and csu’s nondiscrimination policy.

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.

master’s degree in ethnic studies or a master’s degree in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in ethnic studies or cultural studies.

master’s degree in ethnic studies or in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in ethnic studies and/or cultural studies. Demonstrable college‑level teaching experience in ethnic studies or related discipline.

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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Cal poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

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.

cal poly will not sponsor an h‑1b for this position.

review begin date: may 1, 2026 and continues throughout the 26‑27 academic year.

for questions, please contact the ethnic studies department by phone at (805) 756‑1707.