Part-Time Lecturer Pool - English (AY 26/27)

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke & tobacco-free campus

Inclusive community

Access to university resources

Job summary

A public university in California invites applications for a temporary part-time lecturer position in English. The ideal candidate will have an M.A. or M.F.A. in English, college teaching experience, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. Responsibilities include teaching first-year composition and advanced writing courses. This position is contingent on budget availability and requires applicants to reside in California at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated college teaching experience required.
• Experience teaching composition preferred.
• Ability to foster a respectful and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year composition and advanced composition.
• Conduct classes in technical writing and creative writing.
• Contribute to General Education literature classes.

Skills

College teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

M.A. in English or M.F.A.

Ph.D. in English (preferred)

Job description

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Central California

• Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus 1

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

Bargaining Unit

Apply now Job no: 555934
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

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

ENGLISH - PART-TIME LECTURER POOL.The English Department, College of Liberal Arts, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in English. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026 - 2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Teaching assignments are contingent upon budget and enrollments. Assignments may include teaching first‑year composition and may also include teaching advanced composition (including classes for multilingual learners), technical and professional writing, linguistics, creative writing, and some General Education literature classes.

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‑$15,221

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. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. 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 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. 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.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

M.A. in English (or equivalent) or M.F.A., and demonstrated college teaching experience are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in English preferred. Experience teaching composition and ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.

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. Note: 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.

Please note: Current employees who are 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 are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well‑being, Cal Poly is a smoke & 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, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H‑1B for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Please attach:

3. Courses you are interested in teaching and if applicable, a list of courses previously taught (with course number, title, and institution, plus whether you were the Instructor of Record for the course)

4. A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment)

5. Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness, if available.

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed by applicants.

REVIEW BEGIN DATE: May 1, 2026 and continues throughout the 26 – 27 academic year.

Advertised: April 01, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: March 31, 2027 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time