Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Ethnic Studies - Solano Campus (26/27)

Part-Time Lecturer Pool

• Ethnic Studies
• Solano Campus (26/27) Vallejo, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in humanities Master's degree in social science Cultural Studies Humanities Mid-level Master's degree Social Sciences Doctor of Philosophy University teaching experience Ethnic Studies Classroom Teaching Teaching Full Job Description Job no: 555507 Work type: Instructional Faculty

• Temporary/Lecturer Location:

  Cal Poly
• Solano Campus (Vallejo)

Categories:

Unit 3

• CFA•California Faculty Association, Faculty•Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time

CAL POLY SOLANO CAMPUS APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MUST MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, SO APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

The Ethnic Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University

• Solano Campus is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers.

Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience and time base. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Ethnic Studies particularly course offerings that focus on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in the U.S. Most Ethnic Studies courses focus on American Indian/Indigenous, African American, Latina/o/e, or Asian American communities and cultures. This is an in-person teaching position at the Cal Poly Solano campus in Vallejo, CA. 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 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. 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. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Ethnic Studies or Master's degree in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies or Cultural Studies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D in Ethnic Studies or Ph.D in an area of social science or humanities with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies and/or Cultural Studies. Demonstrable college-level teaching experience in Ethnic Studies or related discipline.

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.

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.

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. Cal Poly will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu/, complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #555507. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application: Please attach: 1. A cover letter 2. Resume/curriculum vitae 3. A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught in the

CSU. 4. A

copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment) 5. Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness, if available. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the people listed by applicants. For questions, please contact

REVIEW BEGIN DATE

May 1, 2026 and continues throughout the 26

• 27 academic year.

For questions, please contact the Ethnic Studies Department by phone at (805) 756-1707 or by email at .

Advertised:

Apr 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Mar 31 2027 Pacific Daylight Time