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 2024-25 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 2023, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $5,007-$6,359
Lecturer B: $5,925-$12,594
Lecturer C: $6,500-$13,831
Lecturer D: $8,184-$14,487
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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. 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. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
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.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
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. The Mathematics Department does not offer any courses in statistics or computer science. Applicants interested in teaching in those areas should contact the Statistics Department or the Computer Science Department.
Information regarding the Mathematics Department can be found at https://math.calpoly.edu/ .
HOW TO APPLY
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: http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/ . 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.
Note: Official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be requested for applicants selected for the first time and are required prior to appointment.
For questions, please contact the Mathematics Department by phone at (805)756-1203 or by email at ****** .