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• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Central California

• San Luis Obispo 1

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Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

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Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics 1

Time Basis

• Part Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Apply now Job no: 546858
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Mathematics/Statistics, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

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

The Mathematics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions available as determined by need during the Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the 2025-26 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base. Responsibilities usually include teaching lower division mathematics courses such as Precalculus Algebra, Precalculus Trigonometry, Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Calculus for the Life Sciences I, Calculus for the Life Sciences II, Calculus for Architecture and Construction Management, Calculus for Business and Economics, Calculus IV, and Linear Analysis I.

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.

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, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Mathematics Department offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate mathematics courses. There are approximately 175 sections of math classes each quarter with an average lower-division enrollment of 35 per class. The faculty consists of approximately 32 permanent faculty, 20 temporary (both full-time and part-time), and 15 graduate teaching associates.

ALL APPLICANTS are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV (with teaching experience documented), and unofficial transcripts of their highest degree earned. If applicable, please also attach a list of CSU courses you have previously taught, and a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach. Course information can be found in the Cal Poly Catalog: . Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application. If you are selected, your references will receive an email requesting that they upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants will remain under department consideration until an offer of appointment is extended.

Advertised: April 03, 2025 (10:10 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: March 31, 2026 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time