Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Animal Science (AY 26/27)

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking part-time lecturers for the Animal Sciences Department for the academic year 2026-2027. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses related to animal production and management. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science or a related discipline, while a Master’s is preferred. Responsibilities include course-related support and adaptation to departmental needs. Applications are accepted on short notice, aligning with academic term starts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in animal science or related discipline required.
• Preference for candidates with a Master's degree.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Animal Science courses.
• Provide discipline support in subjects like nutrition and physiology.
• Adapt to different course needs as determined by the department.

Skills

Animal Science expertise

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science or related discipline

Master's in Animal Science or related discipline

Job description

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, AND APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

Overview

The Animal Sciences Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026‑2027 academic year. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate Animal Science courses in animal production and management, and discipline support courses such as nutrition, reproduction, physiology, behavior, embryology, etc.

Education

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science with considerable experience in animal science or related discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A Masters in Animal Science or related discipline is preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
• Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H‑1B for this position.
• 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.
• Current employees offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions require heightened scrutiny of individuals due to potential harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or the university community.
• Cal Poly is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus.
• The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

About The Department

The Animal Sciences Department includes over 850 students in the two majors and boasts the most comprehensive and best undergraduate program in livestock production and management in the West. The Department manages commercial herds and flocks of dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry on a farm of some 6,000 acres with the support of several facilities including a state‑of‑the‑art $6.5 million meat processing center, a $10 million equine center, and a $6 million animal nutrition center. Recent gifts in excess of $10 million have enhanced these living laboratories where students gain hands‑on experience on production units. Graduates of Animal Science and Dairy Science are prepared for meaningful careers in the animal industries, allied professions, and graduate studies.

How To Apply

• Letter of interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• List of CSU courses previously taught and courses requesting consideration to teach (if applicable)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• Sealed official transcripts of highest degree prior to appointment for selected applicants

Review Begin Date: May 1, 2026.