Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Graphic Communication (AY 25/26)

CSU Careers•San Luis, CA

About The Position

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. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Graphic Communication Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Positions are available as determined by need and funding during the Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year, which begins September 11, 2025. Responsibilities and duties may include teaching one or more subjects in both lecture and lab settings or collaborating with tenure-track faculty to co-teach assigned subjects. Adobe Creative Suite applications, digital workflow, file preparation for various output processes. Color management, including calibration, profiling, and process control across different media and printing technologies. Offset, flexo, digital, and specialty printing, from prepress, materials considerations, to print production. Packaging design and prototyping. Digital photography, image processing, light techniques, and motion graphics for printing and digital applications. Cross-media marketing, brand communication strategies, omni-channel campaign development, audience engagement across print, digital, and emerging media. Front-end development for web-based interfaces. Business and management in graphic communication, including production management, project management, quality management, estimation, workflow optimization, sustainability, strategic decision-making in print and digital media industries. 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, and is 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. Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related technical field required.
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with substantial and appropriate industry experience may be considered.
Must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.
All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
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.