(ISLA) - (AY 23/24)
Apply now Job no: 526306 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: San Luis Obispo Categories: Temporary, Part Time
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.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN THE LIBERAL ARTS - PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts (ISLA) at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California 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 quarters of the 2023-2024 academic year, which begins September 14th, 2023. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base. ISLA offers classes in a wide variety of subjects. Possible courses include: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies; Introduction to Science, Technology & Society; Introduction to Media Art & Technologies; Values & Technology; Topics and Issues in Values, Media and Culture; Media Art & Technologies: Storytelling; Media Art & Technologies: Cinematic Processes; and Interdisciplinary Research Methods.
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 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056 Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994 Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172 Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797
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
A Master's degree in a relevant liberal arts or other related discipline and previous college-level teaching experience is required to teach all courses.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred.
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.
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.
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.
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. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to [email protected]. Additionally, prior to, or on your first day of employment, you must submit your completed vaccination documentation via the Employee Self-Service Module in Peoplesoft, the university's secure online portal. As soon as you are onboarded, you will have access to Peoplesoft and you can find instructions for submitting your vaccination information at: COVID-19 Vaccination Submission Instructions.
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.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts (ISLA) offers interdisciplinary classes to support a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies as well as four interdisciplinary minors: Ethics, Public Policy, Science & Technology; Gender, Race, Culture, Science & Technology; Media Arts, Society & Technology; and Science and Risk Communication. Many ISLA courses satisfy university general education and breadth requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Please attach (1) a cover letter (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of diversity and inclusion describing how you would demonstrate a commitment in these areas as an instructor at Cal Poly, (4) a list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught, (5) a copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required prior to an appointment), (6) Please attach evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: May 8, 2023 and continues throughout the 23-24 academic year.
For questions, please contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Department by phone at (805) 756-2740 or by email at [email protected].
Advertised: April 03, 2023 (11:20 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: March 31, 2024 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time
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