Philosophy Part-Time Adjunct Lecturer — Flexible Terms

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 66,084 - 182,652; Part time

Job summary

The Philosophy Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers for Fall and Spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Appointments are temporary and depend on need and funding. Responsibilities may include teaching general education courses in philosophical classics, critical thinking, and possibly some upper-division general education courses, with assignments made near term start.

Qualifications

• Master's or ABD in Philosophy is required.
• Demonstrated college/university teaching experience is required.
• Ph.D. in Philosophy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach general education courses in areas such as philosophical classics and critical thinking.
• Possibly teach upper-division general education courses.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy (or ABD)

Ph.D. in Philosophy (preferred)

Job description

The Philosophy Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers for Fall and Spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Appointments are temporary and depend on need and funding. Responsibilities may include teaching general education courses in philosophical classics, critical thinking, and possibly some upper-division general education courses, with assignments made near term start.