Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Biological Sciences. This role involves teaching various biology courses and maintaining office hours. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in biology or a related field, with a Ph.D. preferred. The initial salary is based on qualifications, with opportunities to teach during summer sessions. This position offers flexibility in teaching times based on student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or a relevant field is required.
• Ph.D. in biology is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the Biological Sciences department.
• Maintain weekly office hours based on teaching load.
• Availability for day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Student-centered approach

Education

Master’s degree in biology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Temporary Faculty Pool
Biological Sciences Department
College of Science
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Biological Sciences for part-time teaching appointments.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in all subject areas of biology, including microbiology, molecular biology, organismal biology, ecology, evolution, and biotechnology. Candidates will be interviewed by the department for teaching effectiveness in their preferred subject area.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in biology or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in biology or related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong, inclusive teaching.

Salary and Benefits

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. 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 - $15,211

International Candidates: Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

How To Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Erin Questad, Chair, Biological Sciences Department, at [e-mail].

Disclosures

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out Of State Employment

In accordance with the 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. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter

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.

International Candidates

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.