Lecturer

Apply now Job no: 555951 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Temporary, Part Time The Political Science Department, College of Liberal Arts, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo seeks part‑time lecturer positions. Positions are available as required by funding during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026‑2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: U.S. politics, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, political theory, or research methods. 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. Equal Opportunity: This position is open and available to all, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly complies with federal and state civil rights laws and prohibits discrimination or harassment in all university programs. Required Qualifications Minimum degree requirement is M.A. in Political Science, M.P.A., M.P.P., or related graduate degree. University‑level teaching experience required. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. or A.B.D. in Political Science preferred. Special Conditions All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Background checks are required before appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr