Lecturer AY Liberal Studies

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Liberal Studies

College of Education and Integrative Studies

TheDepartment of Liberal Studies at California State Polytechnic University Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer positions in Liberal Studies and Interdisciplinary General Education programs.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938 Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive relevant and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts humanities sciences engineering and professional disciplines the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1400-acre campus which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The universitys nearly 30000 students are taught and mentored by the campuss more than 1400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 masters degree programs 11 credential and certificate programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Education and Integrative Studies

The College of Education and Integrative Studiesis a learning community focused on meeting the present and future needs of students in its communities. The college educates students to become highly qualified and significant leaders in society. It is committed to the principles of diversity ethics and social justice and life-long learning. Central to the colleges mission is innovation and integrative thinking reflective practice collaborative action and learning by doing. The colleges four departments include two undergraduate degrees and academic programsLiberal Studies and Early Childhood Studiesand two graduate departmentsEducation and Educational Leadership. There are 1376 students enrolled and 41 faculty in the college.

About the Department of Liberal Studies

Liberal Studies (LS) is one of two undergraduate departments in the College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS). The Department consists of the LS Program and Interdisciplinary General Education Program (IGE)both of which highlight experiential or hands-on learning interdisciplinarity the tenets ofa liberaleducation and social justice and equity. The LS Program offers an undergraduate degree and is founded on teaching from liberal arts education principles and practices. The elementary education preparation option (Elementary Education: K-8 Pre-Credential) prepares subject matter competent candidates for a California elementary education (multiple subject) teaching credential program. The Interdisciplinary Studies option provides a foundation for students to enter careers in government higher education and the non-profit and corporate sectors and in fields like social work counseling law and health among others. Seeourwebsitefor more details.

The IGE programa student-centered discussion-based cohort-based pathwayoffering a uniqueoptionfor some traditional GE courses to expand students college and intellectual experience through an interdisciplinary approach. At the heart of IGE lies the concept of an integrated core: a curriculum that explores human experience across the multiple perspectives of different disciplines. The IGE Program introduces participants to different ways of examining concepts and ideas fostering a connective ability--a power to see all knowledge as interrelated. The program emphasizes learning in a community writing and applied learning activities and assignments.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Comprisedofa multidisciplinary facultythe LSDepartmentprovidesan interdisciplinary education for undergraduate teacher candidates and students pursuing a liberal arts-based degree in disciplines related to their future educational paths or careers in fields such as law enforcement social work department pedagogy isstudent-centered and experiential (e.g. discussion-based service-learning)meant to model theuniversitysinclusive polytechnic identity. Instruction focuseson developing studentsproficienciesin critical thinking about and synthesizing artshumanitiesand social and natural scienceknowledge to understand age-old and emerging questions and issues relevant to our complex global informationsociety particularly inelementary education teachersintellectual and subject-matter preparation and in general position requires teaching experience at the undergraduate level andan ability toteach critical thinking in an interdisciplinary the CSU systems new Student Success Framework the department especially values candidates that caneffectivelyaddressinclusivityandequity issues in the college classroom and teach socially diverse are also interested in candidates who effectively incorporate critical approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) and can facilitate students critical thinking and career development through connections between classroom learning and real-world environments.

We are broadly interested in student-centered instructors withspecializationsin:

• The arts humanities and social science disciplines

We are especially interested in the specializations below:

• Writing and composition
• Ancient medieval and/or early modern history and culture (globally conceived)
• Cultural history
• Art and visual culture
• Myth/literature
• American environmental history
• Religious studies

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the departments curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day evening and/or weekend courses. Candidates should expect to teach in the following formats: in-person hybrid synchronous synchronous and asynchronous and will need to be able to access the Cal Poly Pomona campus.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal Masters Degree Ed.D. orPh.D.including ABD candidates in an academic disciplineor interdisciplinary studies
• Evidence of recent strong competence in undergraduate teachingat least 4 terms (not consecutive) of recentundergraduateteaching using an interdisciplinary approach
• Evidence of proven ability to teach using active and experiential learning critical theory social justice pedagogy or related approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to develop a sense of community in the classroom and strong rapport with students
• Evidence of a strong command of instructional technology (Canvas social media iPads etc.)
• Evidence of an ability to teach in different modalities (face-to-face hybrid synchronous)
• Evidence ofa strong senseof collegiality
• Evidence of an ability to assess teaching and learning effectiveness receive feedback from colleaguesand revise instruction accordingly

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications not to exceed $6221 per month. 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

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents including medical dental vision retirement and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional information about the university benefits please visit and for more about faculty life and employee benefits please see .

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Three professional references with names and email addresses
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees
• At least two student evaluations of peer evaluations with the last three years as a demonstration of teaching competency.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Kimberly Deitrick Administrative Support Coordinator

Disclosures

Pursuant to Education Code 89521applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out of State Employment:

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. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter:

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.

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.