Part-Time Lecturer Pool - English (AY 25/26)

Cal Poly • San Luis Obispo, CA

109d • $5,507 - $15,221

About The Position

The English Department, College of Liberal Arts, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California invites applications for a pool of part-time lecturers in English. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the 2025-2026 academic year, which begins September 11, 2025. Teaching assignments are contingent upon budget and enrollments. Assignments may include teaching first-year composition and may also include teaching advanced composition (including classes for multilingual learners), technical and professional writing, linguistics, creative writing, and some General Education literature classes. 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.

Requirements

• M.A. in English (or equivalent) or M.F.A.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in English preferred.
• Experience teaching composition.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year composition courses.
• Teach advanced composition courses, including classes for multilingual learners.
• Teach technical and professional writing.
• Teach linguistics and creative writing courses.
• Teach General Education literature classes.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in education and employment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Smoke & tobacco-free campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree