Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Mathematics - Solano Campus (AY 26/27)

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 66,084 - 182,532; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Solano seeks a pool of part-time lecturers to teach mathematics courses at the Vallejo campus. Positions are contingent on enrollment and available as needed for Fall and Spring terms of the 2026-27 academic year.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base. Courses include Transition to College Algebra, Trigonometry/Precalculus, College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I–III, Linear Algebra, and Statistics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or closely related discipline is required.
• Doctoral degree in Mathematics or closely related discipline is preferred.
• Experience teaching mathematics at the collegiate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division mathematics courses such as Transition to College Algebra, Stretch College Algebra, Stretch Precalculus, College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I, II, and III, Linear Analysis, and Statistics.

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or closely related discipline

Doctoral degree in Mathematics or closely related discipline (preferred)

Job description

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.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL, SOLANO CAMPUS

The Mathematics Department at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers to teach courses at the Cal Poly Solano campus, located in Vallejo, CA. Positions available as determined by need during the Fall and/or Spring semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base. Responsibilities usually include teaching lower division mathematics courses such as Transition to College Algebra, Stretch College Algebra, Stretch Precalculus, College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I, III, and III, Linear Analysis, and Statistics.

SALARY INFORMATION

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. 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

• Master's degree in Mathematics or closely related discipline, such as Physical Science or Engineering is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Mathematics or a closely related discipline, such as Physical Science or Engineering is preferred.
• Experience teaching mathematics at the collegiate level, especially Calculus and/or Differential Equations.

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

Information regarding the Mathematics Department can be found at https://math.calpoly.edu/ .

Information about the Solano campus can be found at https://www.calpoly.edu/maritime .