Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Experience Industry Management AY 2526

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

EXPERIENCE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENTS RECREATION PARKS & TOURISM ADMINISTRATION PARTTIME LECTURER POOL within the College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of parttime lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025/26 academic year. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate courses in resort and lodging management; hospitality conventions & meeting management; special event planning; festival & event management leadership & diverse groups; professionalism & customer experiences; experiential marketing; financing recreation parks & tourism and introduction to the experience industry.

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: $5507$6677
Lecturer B: $6221$13224
Lecturer C: $6825$14523
Lecturer D: $8593$15211

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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs 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 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree required in Recreation Parks Leisure Studies or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

M.S. in Recreation Parks Tourism or related field preferred. Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
hospitality management; event planning; convention management; experiential marketing; recreation leadership; risk & facility management; grants and resources development; environmental education; finance.

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. 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 H1B 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.

For health and wellbeing Cal Poly is a smoke & tobaccofree campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) OutofState 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

The Experience Industry Management Department of the College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Sciences offers a B.S. in Recreation Parks & Tourism Administration and an M.S. in Agriculture with a specialization in Recreation Parks and Tourism Management. The Experience Industry Management department accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks Recreation Tourism and Related Professions offers areas of study in Event Planning and Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Sport Management Outdoor Adventure and Resource Recreation and Community Services Management.

The Experience Industry Managements vision is to promote healthy lifestyles protect memorable places and facilitate lifeenhancing experiences.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach 1 a cover letter 2 resume/curriculum vitae 3 statement of teaching philosophy and 4 unofficial copy of transcripts showing highest degree. If applicable please also attach a list of CSU courses previously taught and courses requesting consideration to teach. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your online application. Selected applicants will be required to submit sealed official transcripts of highest degree prior to appointment. Review Begin Date: May 16 2025.

For questions please contact the Experience Industry Management Department by phone ator by email at.