Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Wine & Viticulture (AY 25/26)

Cal Poly • San Luis Obispo, CA

105d • $5,507 - $15,211

About The Position

The Wine and Viticulture Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-2026 academic year. Lecturers in the Wine and Viticulture Department may teach undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory sections in one or more of the following areas: viticulture, vineyard production and management; grapevine physiology; winemaking; wine analysis; wine chemistry; wine microbiology; wine history and culture; wine sensory analysis; and wine business, marketing and sales. Other assignments could include program support and senior project management. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate discipline.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• University teaching or industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory sections in viticulture, vineyard production and management, grapevine physiology, winemaking, wine analysis, wine chemistry, wine microbiology, wine history and culture, wine sensory analysis, and wine business, marketing and sales.
• Provide program support and senior project management as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in education and employment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
• Smoke & tobacco-free campus.

What This Job Offers

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