California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Agricultural Communication (AY 25/26) Job at Californi
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, 93403
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APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, AND APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Agricultural Education and Communication Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate courses in agricultural communication; advising students; assisting in co-curricular activities and assisting with the activities of the Brock Center for Agriculture. Positions as determined by need Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters for the 2025-26 academic year, contingent on funding.
Education
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
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, 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
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a closely related discipline and a demonstrated ability and experience in effectively communicating information to a wide variety of audiences and an interest in teaching and service activities.
Preferred Qualifications
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 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.
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
The Agricultural Education and Communication Department at Cal Poly has approximately 260 undergraduate students, 155 Master's Degree candidates, and eight full-time faculty who teach in the areas of teacher education and agricultural communications. Cal Poly produces nearly half of all of the newly credentialed Agriculture teachers for the state of California each year. Graduates of the department have proven to be effective leaders in secondary, post-secondary, and higher education, not only in California, but throughout the United States. Cal Poly is viewed as the "home" for agricultural education in California. The State FFA Judging Finals and the Summer Conference for the California Agricultural teachers' Association have been held on the Cal Poly campus for over ninety years. The Brock Center for Agricultural Communication is housed within the Agricultural Education and Communication Department, and serves as the laboratory for students to develop their writing, social media, and verbal communication skills. The Brock Center produces a quarterly magazine, the Ag Circle, for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science. Ag Communication students are active nationally by attending the Ag Media Summit each year, and have earned numerous awards in national competition, including the "Outstanding Publication" for the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow organization.
How To Apply
Please attach a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, a list of CSU courses previously taught and courses requesting consideration to teach, a copy of transcripts, and a teaching philosophy statement. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application.
Selected candidates will be required to submit sealed official transcripts of highest degree. Position open until filled. Review begin date: May 15, 2025.
For questions, please contact the Agricultural Education and Communication Department by phone at (805) 756-2803 or by email at aged@calpoly.edu.
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In Summary: Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Agricultural Communication (AY 25/26) role at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo . Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate courses in agricultural communication; advising students; assisting in co-curricular activities and assisting with the activities of the Brock Center for Agriculture .
En Español: Unirse para solicitar el puesto de docente a tiempo parcial - Comunicación Agrícola (AY 25/26) en California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo hace 1 mes Estar entre los primeros 25 solicitantes A partir de julio de 2024, los rangos salariales clasificativos para las respectivas filas son: Profesor A: $ 5,507-$ 6,677 Lector B: $ 6,221-$ 13,224 Lector C: $6,825-$ 14,523 Lector D: $ 8,593-$ 15,211 OPPORTUNIDAD EQUAL Y EXCELENCIA EN EDUCACIÓN Y EMPLOCIO Esta posición está abierta y disponible para todos independientemente de la raza, sexo, color, etnia o origen nacional. En consonancia con la ley de California y las leyes federales sobre derechos civiles, la Constitución proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en educación y empleo sin discriminación ilegítima ni preferencia basada en raza, género, color o origen étnico. Cal Poly es una comunidad diversa de individuos que representan muchas perspectivas, creencias e identidades, comprometida a fomentar un entorno inclusivo, respetuoso y intelectualmente vibrante. Cultivamos una cultura de diálogo abierto, respeto mutuo y pertenencia para apoyar la excelencia educativa y el éxito del estudiante. A través de programas académicos, organizaciones y actividades estudiantiles, iniciativas facultativas y asociaciones comunitarias, fomentamos un compromiso significativo con diversas perspectivas. CONDICIONES ESPECIALES Tras una oferta de empleo condicional, se debe completar satisfactoriamente un control de antecedentes (incluida la verificación de los registros penales) antes de que cualquier candidato pueda comenzar a trabajar con Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. La falta de satisfacción en el examen de antecesos puede resultar en la retirada de la oferta de trabajo. Nota: Cal Poly no puede negarle al solicitante un puesto únicamente o parcialmente debido a un historial de condena penal hasta que haya realizado una evaluación individualizada y vinculado el histórico de condenas correspondiente con funciones laborales específicas del cargo buscado. La universidad se compromete a promover un entorno saludable para todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad. De acuerdo con la Política de Empleo fuera del Estado de la Universidad Estatal de California (CSU), CSU es una entidad estatal cuyas operaciones comerciales residen dentro del estado de California y prohíbe contratar empleados para realizar trabajos relacionados con CSU fuera de California. El Centro Brock produce una revista trimestral, el Círculo Ag para la Facultad de Agricultura, Alimentación y Ciencias Ambientales. Los estudiantes de Comunicación Ag están activos a nivel nacional al asistir a la cumbre AG Media cada año, y han ganado numerosos premios en competiciones nacionales, incluida la "Publicación destacada" para la organización Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (Comunicacionistas Agrícolas del Mañana). Puente de profesores a tiempo parcial - Kinesiología (AY 25/26) Ponto de docentes a tiempo compartido - Estudios interdisciplinarios en las Artes Liberales (ISLA)