Possible responsibilities include providing instruction for courses in the Master's degree programs or teaching and service in the credential programs. Appointments are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, requiring availability on very short notice.
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.
The School of Education in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions available as determined by need during Fall and/or Spring semester for the 2026-27 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and time base. Possible responsibilities include providing instruction for courses in the Master's degree programs or teaching and service in the credential programs.
Applications are welcome from candidates with one or more of the following specialties: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and Educational Leadership and Administration.
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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:
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.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success.
Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.
As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Required qualifications
Master's degree or higher in Education or a related discipline is required.
Successful teaching experience is required.
For the Educational Leadership and Administration Program, faculty applicant's minimum requirements are a MA in Educational Leadership or closely related field, possession of or eligibility for the CA Administrative Services credential, and five (5) years of experience as a K-12 school administrator.
• For the Educational Leadership and Administration Program, a doctoral degree is preferred.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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.
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.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
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.
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.
The School of Education (SOE) is a small, collaborative unit with 14 tenured and tenure-track faculty members spanning seven programs: bilingual education, special education, elementary education, secondary education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, and higher education counseling and student affairs. The SOE is noted for its strong relationships both with local schools and the local community as it embodies an all-university, "Learn by Doing" approach to the preparation of K-12 educators.
Information regarding the School of Education can be found at https://soe.calpoly.edu/ [https://soe.calpoly.edu/].
ALL APPLICANTS are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcripts of their highest degree earned.
If applicable, please also attach a list of CSU courses you have previously taught, and a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach.
Course information can be found in the Cal Poly Catalog: http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/ [http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/].
Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application.
If you are selected, your references will receive an email requesting that they upload a letter of recommendation.
Applicants will remain under department consideration until an offer of appointment is extended.
Official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be requested for applicants selected for the first time and are required prior to appointment.
For questions, please contact the School of Education by phone at (805)242-2322 or by email at soe@calpoly.edu [soe@calpoly.edu].
Required qualifications include a Master's degree or higher in Education or a related discipline and successful teaching experience. Specific requirements for the Educational Leadership and Administration Program include an MA, eligibility for the CA Administrative Services credential, and five years of experience as a K-12 school administrator.
Market context
In California, part-time lecturer openings in schools of education often attract candidates with graduate credentials and classroom or leadership experience, especially when programs need instructors who can teach across multiple terms. This role is competitive because it asks for a master’s degree or higher, successful teaching experience, and, for Educational Leadership and Administration, an MA plus eligibility for the CA Administrative Services credential and five years of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to match the specific program area and credential eligibility.
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