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

AgUpdate; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly's Orfalea College of Business invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in Marketing for the 2026‑27 academic year. Courses include introductory marketing, international marketing, market research, product development and launch, and sales topics, offered as needed based on class availability and funding.

Assignments are temporary and often announced close to term start; applicants must be available on short notice.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in business or related discipline and professional marketing experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Skills

Marketing

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Masters degree in business or related discipline

Job description

Part‑Time Lecturer Pool - Marketing (AY 26/27)

Job No: 557311

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Central California: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Business/Management, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): On‑site (work in‑person at business location)

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

The Marketing area in the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding for teaching assignments in introductory principles of marketing, international marketing, market research, new product development and launch, product management, sales, sales technology, or other more advanced courses during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026‑27 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Assignments are contingent upon class availability, scheduling, budget and enrollments.

Salary Ranges

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. 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, 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.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in business or related discipline and professional marketing experience required. Must demonstrate a strong teaching record and currency in professional field.

Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

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. 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.

Cal Poly 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.

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.

About the Department

The faculty in the Marketing Area offer coursework in the fields of Marketing. The courses offered in this area prepare students for careers in corporate environments.