Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences

Cal Poly Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 5,500 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool in Biological Sciences to teach in the department for various courses. The Fall and Spring terms run on the university calendar, with possible Summer session opportunities as needed. Candidates should be prepared to teach in microbiology, molecular biology, ecology, and related areas.

The position requires a Master’s degree in biology or a closely related field, with Ph.D. preferred and prior college teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or related discipline relevant to the curriculum.
• Ph.D. in biology or related discipline preferred; prior college/university teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum.
• Provide weekly office hours based on the teaching unit load; assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Skills

Teaching

Office hours

Education

Master's degree in biology

Ph.D. in biology

Job description

Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences

Job No: 557514
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at businesslocation)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Biological Sciences Department

College of Science

The Biological Sciences Department at California State PolytechnicUniversity, Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturerpool in Biological Sciences for part-time teachingappointments.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campusCalifornia State University system and among 12 such institutionsnationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona studentsparticipate in an integrative experiential learning education thatis inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives andexperiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts,humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines,the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach andTeacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acrecampus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on theterritorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people whoare the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university'snearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's morethan 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master'sdegree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and adoctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Science

The College's mission is to educate, mentor, and inspire studentsthrough scientific inquiry and hands-on learning. It offers 15undergraduate degree programs and six Master's degrees across sevenacademic departments that include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry& Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences,Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics,and Physics & Astronomy. Our Center for Excellence in Math andScience Teaching (CEMaST) supports K-16 education locally andnationally to increase STEM success and participation for all. TheCollege of Science has approximately 150 full-time faculty, 40staff, and 4,400 active majors. Our commitment to theteacher-scholar model results in our college being the largestrecipient of extramural grant funding on campus. We encourage abroad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing aculturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and studentsdedicated to an inclusive campus environment.

About the Biological Sciences Department

Our Biological Sciences department offers a Master's program inBiological Sciences and a Bachelor's program to over 1,000 studentsin Biology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Biology. Our facultyengage in progressive pedagogical techniques to offer a robustlearn-by-doing experience for our students who are mostlyunder-represented minority and first-generation students. A focuson teamwork and cooperative activities is well developed. For moreinformation, see the Department website: http://www.cpp.edu/~biology/.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions arefilled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding.Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on shortnotice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends inmid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends inmid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions mayalso be available. We welcome applications from individuals who areexperienced and student-centered to teach in all subject areas ofbiology, including microbiology, molecular biology, organismalbiology, ecology, evolution, and biotechnology. Candidates will beinterviewed by the department for teaching effectiveness in theirpreferred subject area.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum andserve 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 fieldrelevant to the curriculum

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based onprofessional experience and educational background and aredetermined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are forone semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthlybase salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of unitsworked and are paid in six monthly payments for each fullsemester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank andplaced at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring rangedepending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As ofJuly 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respectiveranks 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

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefitspackage for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical,dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goalto compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additionalinformation about the university benefits, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about facultylife and employee benefits, please see YourLife@CPP.

Disclosures

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=89521.

Pursuantto Education Code 89521 applicants will be required todisclose whether they have received a final administrative decisionor final judicial decision determining that they have committedsexual harassment within the last 7 years only after adetermination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications forthe position, and before an offer of employment is extended.Applicants who reach the final stages of the application processmust also sign a release form that authorizes the release ofinformation by the applicant's current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegationsofmisconduct.

Background Check:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must besatisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional andmay be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifyinginformation, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowinglywithheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorilycomplete the background check may affect the continued employmentof a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered theposition.

Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whosebusiness operations reside within the State of California andprohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside ofCalifornia. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campuspresence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter:

The person holding this position is considered a "mandatedreporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates:

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

Clery Act:

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campussecurity legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher EducationOpportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Reportand Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal PolyPomona's Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.

EEO Statement:

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex,color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California lawand federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equalopportunity in education and employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunitymeans ensuring that every student and employee has access to theresources and support they need to thrive and succeed in auniversity environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomonacomplies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the CaliforniaEquity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicablestate and federal anti-discrimination laws, and