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Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for its Lecturer pool in Philosophy to teach part-time in-person courses in Pomona. Positions are temporary, open as needed, with Fall/Spring terms and potential Summer teaching.
Applicants should hold a Master's in Philosophy; a Ph.D. is preferred. Prior college/university teaching experience and ability to teach online or hybrid courses are valued. Candidates must be ready to begin teaching on short notice.
Job No: 557516
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
Department of Philosophy
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
The Department of Philosophy at California State PolytechnicUniversity, Pomona invites applications for its Lecturer pool infor part-time teaching appointments.
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.
Cal Poly Pomona's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences(CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience throughdisciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and socialsciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College'smission is to cultivate one's intellectual development, ethicalreasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative andcritical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. Weare a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought,committed to improving the human condition and to bettering theworld. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating aninclusive environment where all can thrive through the College'sprograms, research activities, creative performances, communityoutreach, and signature experiences. Learn more about CLASS and our12 distinct departments at www.cpp.edu/class.
The Department of Philosophy is a small and welcoming departmentthat helps students think critically about both traditional andcontemporary philosophical problems. We have two options, a generaloption for students considering graduate school in philosophy and alaw and society option, for students considering law school. We arealso the administrative home of the Science, Technology, andSociety major, including an option in the ethical dimensions of AI. We are active participants in Ethics Bowl and hold a day-longcelebration of World Philosophy Day.
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 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.
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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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 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 in 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 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 CertainNonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants areresponsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
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 Security Report are available for viewing at Cal PolyPomona's Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Security 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 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.
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.