Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies - Solano Campus (26/27)

California State University Maritime Academy; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 5,507 - 15,221; Part time

Job summary

California State University Maritime Academy is seeking a part-time lecturer in Ethnic Studies for the academic year 2026-2027 at the Vallejo campus. Candidates should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related field, with experience in teaching. The role includes preparing and teaching courses centered on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class. Responsibilities also involve student engagement with diverse American cultures. A comprehensive application process is required, including teaching philosophy and references.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field is required.
• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
• Ability to engage students in discussions about race, gender, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Ethnic Studies focusing on race, gender, and class.
• Engage students in American Indian/Indigenous and African American cultures.
• Prepare syllabus and teach with focus on cultural studies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Ethnic Studies

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or related field

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or related field

Job description

CAL POLY SOLANO CAMPUS

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice.

The Ethnic Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University – Solano Campus is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and time base. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Ethnic Studies, particularly course offerings that focus on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in the U.S. Most Ethnic Studies courses focus on American Indian/Indigenous, African American, Latina/o/e, or Asian American communities and cultures. This is an in‑person teaching position at the Cal Poly Solano campus in Vallejo, CA.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Ethnic Studies; courses focus on intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class. Most courses involve American Indian/Indigenous, African American, Latina/o/e, or Asian American communities and cultures.

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–$15,221

Equal Opportunity

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, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or a Master’s degree in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies or Cultural Studies.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or a Ph.D. in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies and/or Cultural Studies and demonstrable college‑level teaching experience in Ethnic Studies or a related discipline.

Special Conditions

All CSU employees are designated “mandated reporters” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Employment requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 and related amendments. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start. Current employees offered positions must also undergo a background check if required. Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco‑free campus.

How to Apply

To apply, visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ and submit the required online application. Upload the following materials:

• A cover letter
• Resume/CV
• List of courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, list of courses previously taught in the CSU
• Copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts required before appointment)
• Teaching philosophy/teaching effectiveness, if available

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. For questions, contact the Ethnic Studies Department at (805) 756‑1707 or [e-mail].