Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Economics (AY 24/25)

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

The Economics Area in the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly is creating a pool of eligible part-time lecturers for possible teaching assignments in principles of economics and / or upper level economics courses during the summer, fall, winter, and / or spring quarters of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Assignments will be contingent upon budget and enrollments.

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

Must have Master's degree or Doctorate in economics or related field. Must maintain currency in professional field. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

The Orfalea College of Business is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse university community that reflects and serves the population of California.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and / or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Applicants must submit a diversity statement that displays evidence of the applicant’s ability to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiential learning environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference to candidate with past experience in teaching in higher education and with evidence of excellence in teaching.

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

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.

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.

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.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.

Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at and questions may be sent to