Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Agricultural Communication (AY 25 / 26) Job at Opt For H

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Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / Lecturer

Location : San Luis Obispo

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Agriculture

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

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Agricultural Education and Communication Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate courses in agricultural communication; advising students; assisting in co-curricular activities and assisting with the activities of the Brock Center for Agriculture. Positions as determined by need Fall, Winter, and / or Spring quarters for the 2025-26 academic year, contingent on funding.

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-$15,211

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a closely related discipline and a demonstrated ability and experience in effectively communicating information to a wide variety of audiences and an interest in teaching and service activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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.

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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Agricultural Education and Communication Department at Cal Poly has approximately 260 undergraduate students, 155 Master's Degree candidates, and eight full-time faculty who teach in the areas of teacher education and agricultural communications. Cal Poly produces nearly half of all of the newly credentialed Agriculture teachers for the state of California each year. Graduates of the department have proven to be effective leaders in secondary, post-secondary, and higher education, not only in California, but throughout the United States.

HOW TO APPLY

Please attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, a list of CSU courses previously taught and courses requesting consideration to teach, a copy of transcripts, and a teaching philosophy statement. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application.

Selected candidates will be required to submit sealed official transcripts of highest degree. Position open until filled. Review begin date : May 15, 2025.

For questions, please contact the Agricultural Education and Communication Department by phone at (805) 756-2803 or by email at aged@calpoly.edu.

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