Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Psychology & Child Development (AY 26/27)

The California State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A public university in California is seeking applications for a part-time lecturer in Psychology and Child Development. The role requires a Master's Degree in a related field and may involve teaching undergraduate courses. Appointments are temporary and must be available on short notice. Ideal candidates will also have previous teaching experience. The position allows for engagement in a diverse and inclusive community at the university, aiming for educational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree is required for this position.
• Preference for applicants with a Ph.D. and university-level teaching experience.
• Candidates must reside in California at the time of hire.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduate child development courses and psychology courses.
• Participate in a temporary position requiring availability on short notice.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Knowledge of psychology

Effective communication

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Human Development, Social Work or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Psychology & Child Development (AY 26/27)

Apply now Job no: 555952
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Faculty - Social Sciences, 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.

PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. 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.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate child development courses and/or undergraduate and graduate psychology courses (e.g., introductory psychology, research methods, behavioral genetics, infancy, early & middle childhood, behavioral disorders of childhood, adolescence, psychology of aging, teamwork, multicultural psychology, cognitive psychology, and memory, etc.).

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:

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, 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

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, or a related field is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D., appropriate academic preparation and university-level teaching experience.

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.

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.

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

HOW TO APPLY

Please attach:

• A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching (see the list of PSY/CD courses at http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/ ); if applicable, a list of courses previously taught.
• A copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment).
• 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.

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

For questions, please contact the department at [phone].

Advertised: Apr 03 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 31 2027 Pacific Daylight Time

This is a pool of part‑time lecturers for the Psychology & Child Development department to draw on as necessary. All appointments made from this recruitment are temporary part‑time assignments.