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Cal Poly Pomona's Kellogg Honors College invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer positions. The temporary pool supports teaching in Honors education, career preparedness, and related topics, with duties including course instruction and student mentoring.
Teach CPU2990H: Career Preparedness for Honors, guide students in CVs, resumes, LinkedIn, and workshops, and earn a Career Preparedness Badge as part of the program.
Job No: 563078
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Part Time
Temporary Faculty Pool / Kellogg Honors College / Office of Academic Innovation
The Office of Academic Innovation at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturerpositions in the Kellogg Honors College.
Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learningeducation that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverseperspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs inthe arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professionaldisciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doingapproach and Teacher 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.
The Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) is dedicated to fosteringstudent success by cultivating a culture of creativity andinnovation in teaching and learning. Aligned with Cal Poly Pomona'smission to promote success through experiential learning, discover,and innovation, OAI supports the university's strategic goal ofbecoming the epicenter of creativity, innovation, and discovery.Through collaborative efforts with faculty, staff, students,alumni, and external partners we design and implement innovativecurricula that inspire engaged, lifelong learning across the CalPoly Pomona community.
The Kellogg Honors College (KHC) is a community of scholars at CalPoly Pomona that promotes inclusive academic excellence andintellectual exploration through honors courses, civic engagement,and special events. Students can join the KHC as incoming freshmen,current first-year students completing their first year at CPP andincoming transfers.
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 the following subjectareas:
Teach CPU2990H: Career Preparedness for Honors, an honors coursewhere students will practice career exploration, learn about careerservices at CPP, build CVs and Resumes specific for their careergoals, prepare a LinkedIn profile and learn how to leverage thisresources for jobs and internships, attend workshops on campus thatsupport career preparedness, and earn a Career PreparednessBadge.
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.
Education Code 89521 Requirements:
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Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose 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 allegations ofmisconduct.
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.
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.
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.
Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B workstatus if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established underthe Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of CertainNonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For facultyalready in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa(such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to considerfiling a petition to change their status to H-1B based on thecurrent determination that the fee does not apply. For questions,please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. Westrongly recommend that faculty review their individualcircumstances carefully with their personal immigration legalcounsel.
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.
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 the resources 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 CSU'sNondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferentialtreatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who representmany perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fosteringan inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, andbelonging to support educational excellence and student success.Through academic programs, student organizations and activities,faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encouragemeaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a highereducation institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge andempowering individuals to reach their full potential byprioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and stafftraining, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit,diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employeeswith disabilities. Applicants with questions about access orrequiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator byemail at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. Formore information, go to Employment Notices.
For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.