Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies - Solano Campus

CAL POLY SOLANO CAMPUS

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and are often 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  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 in the U.S. 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.

Teach courses in Ethnic Studies; courses focus on intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class. Most courses involve American Indian/Indigenous, African American, Latina/o/e, or Asian American communities and cultures.

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, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

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.

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or a Ph.D. in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies and/or Cultural Studies and demonstrable college‑level teaching experience in Ethnic Studies or a related discipline.

All CSU employees are designated “mandated reporters” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Employment requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 and related amendments. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start. Current employees offered positions must also undergo a background check if required. Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco‑free campus.

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and submit the required online application. Upload the following materials:

• A cover letter
• Resume/CV
• List of courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, list of courses previously taught in the CSU
• Copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts required before appointment)
• Teaching philosophy/teaching effectiveness, if available

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. For questions, contact the Ethnic Studies Department at (805) 756‑1707 or ethnicstudies.