Lecturer AY - Liberal Studies

Cal Poly Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for part-time Lecturer positions in Liberal Studies and Interdisciplinary General Education programs. The temporary pool supports teaching needs in a vibrant, student-centered environment and emphasizes experiential learning and social justice in a polytechnic setting.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, maintaining office hours, and delivering content in person or online formats consistent with multiple teaching modalities.

Qualifications

• Terminal Master’s degree, Ed.D., or Ph.D. in an academic discipline or interdisciplinary studies.
• Evidence of strong undergraduate teaching experience in an interdisciplinary context.
• Experience with active and experiential learning and social justice pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Serve weekly office hours based on teaching load; various formats including in-person, hybrid, synchronous, or asynchronous.
• Work with Cal Poly Pomona campus access and engage across disciplines.

Skills

Teaching

Interdisciplinary

Critical thinking

Service-learning

Education

Terminal Master's/PhD

Tools

Canvas

iPads

Social media

Job description

Lecturer AY - Liberal Studies

Job No: 557448

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Pomona

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science, On-site(work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Liberal Studies

College of Education and Integrative Studies

The Department of Liberal Studies at California State PolytechnicUniversity, Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturerpositions in Liberal Studies and Interdisciplinary GeneralEducation programs.

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 Education and Integrative Studies

The College of Education and Integrative Studies is a learningcommunity focused on meeting the present and future needs ofstudents in its communities. The college educates students tobecome highly qualified and significant leaders in society. It iscommitted to the principles of diversity, ethics and socialjustice, and life-long learning. Central to the college's missionis innovation and integrative thinking, reflective practice,collaborative action, and learning by doing. The college's fourdepartments include two undergraduate degrees and academicprograms-Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Studies-and twograduate departments-Education and Educational Leadership. Thereare 1,376 students enrolled and 41 faculty in the college.

About the Department of Liberal Studies

Liberal Studies (LS) is one of two undergraduate departments in theCollege of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS). The Departmentconsists of the LS Program and Interdisciplinary General EducationProgram (IGE)-both of which highlight experiential or hands-onlearning, interdisciplinarity, the tenets of a liberal education,and social justice and equity. The LS Program offers anundergraduate degree and is founded on teaching from liberal artseducation principles and practices. The elementary educationpreparation option (Elementary Education: K-8 Pre-Credential)prepares subject matter competent candidates for a Californiaelementary education (multiple subject) teaching credentialprogram. The Interdisciplinary Studies option provides a foundationfor students to enter careers in government, higher education, andthe non-profit and corporate sectors and in fields like socialwork, counseling, law, and health, among others. See our website for more details.

The IGE program-a student-centered, discussion-based, cohort-basedpathway-offering a unique option for some traditional GE courses toexpand students' college and intellectual experience through aninterdisciplinary approach. At the heart of IGE lies the concept ofan integrated core: a curriculum that explores human experienceacross the multiple perspectives of different disciplines. The IGEProgram introduces participants to different ways of examiningconcepts and ideas, fostering a connective ability--a power to seeall knowledge as interrelated. The program emphasizes learning in acommunity, writing, and applied learning activities andassignments.

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.

Comprised of a multidisciplinary faculty, the LS Departmentprovides an interdisciplinary education for undergraduate teachercandidates and students pursuing a liberal arts-based degree indisciplines related to their future educational paths or careers infields such as law enforcement, social work, and healthcare. Thedepartment pedagogy is student-centered and experiential (e.g.,discussion-based, service-learning) meant to model the university'sinclusive polytechnic identity. Instruction focuses ondeveloping students' proficiencies in critical thinking about andsynthesizing arts, humanities, and social and natural scienceknowledge to understand age-old and emerging questions and issuesrelevant to our complex, global, information society, particularlyin elementary education teachers' intellectual and subject-matterpreparation, and in general education. The position requiresteaching experience at the undergraduate level and an ability toteach critical thinking in an interdisciplinary context. Given theCSU system's new Student Success Framework, the departmentespecially values candidates that can effectively addressinclusivity and equity issues in the college classroom and teachsocially diverse students. We are also interested in candidates whoeffectively incorporate critical approaches to artificialintelligence (AI) and can facilitate student's critical thinkingand career development through connections between classroomlearning and real-world environments.

We are broadly interested in student-centered instructors with specializations in:

• The arts, humanities, and social science disciplines

We are especially interested in the specializations below:

• Writing and composition
• Ancient, medieval and/or early modern history and culture(globally conceived)
• Cultural history
• Art and visual culture
• Myth/literature
• American environmental history
• Religious studies
• Ethnic Studies

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.Candidates should expect to teach in the following formats:in-person, hybrid synchronous, synchronous, and asynchronous andwill need to be able to access the Cal Poly Pomona campus.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal Master's Degree, Ed.D., or Ph.D., including ABDcandidates in an academic discipline or interdisciplinarystudies
• Evidence of recent strong competence in undergraduate teachingat least 4 terms (not consecutive) of recent undergraduate teachingusing an interdisciplinary approach
• Evidence of proven ability to teach using active andexperiential learning, critical theory, social justice pedagogy, orrelated approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to develop a sense of community in theclassroom and strong rapport with students
• Evidence of a strong command of instructional technology(Canvas, social media, iPads, etc.)
• Evidence of an ability to teach in different modalities(face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous)
• Evidence of a strong sense of collegiality
• Evidence of an ability to assess teaching and learningeffectiveness, receive feedback from colleagues, and reviseinstruction accordingly

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 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.

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 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 [e-mail]. Westrongly recommend that faculty review their individualcircumstances carefully with their personal immigration legalcounsel.

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 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.

Reasonable Accommodation:

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 [e-mail]. Formore information, go to Employment Notices.

Other Notices:

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.

Advertised: April 22, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close: March 01, 2027 (11:55 PM)