Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Religious Studies (AY 26/27)

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 75,073; Part time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking applicants for the part-time lecturer pool in Religious Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching courses such as Abrahamic Religions and Buddhism. Candidates must have a Master’s or ABD in Religious Studies and prior teaching experience. The role offers flexible assignments based on funding and enrollment.

Lecturers are appointed on short notice and must reside in California at the time of hire. A Ph.D. is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable teaching at the college or university level.

Responsibilities

• Teaching general education courses in Religious Studies.
• Assignments contingent upon budget and enrollments.

Education

Master’s or ABD in Religious Studies

Ph.D. in Religious Studies (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.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES, PART‑TIME LECTURER POOL- The Philosophy Department at California Polytechnic State University, 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. Teaching assignments are contingent upon budget and enrollments. Responsibilities and duties may include teaching general education courses such as Abrahamic Religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Religion, Gender and Society.

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 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, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. 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.

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

A Master’s or ABD in Religious Studies is required. Demonstrable teaching at the college or university level.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Religious Studies preferred.

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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.