Full-Time Lecturer AY - Multicultural Psychology (26/27)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
PSYCHOLOGY, FULL-TIME LECTURER
The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a one-year, full‑time (Non‑tenure‑track) lecturer appointment in Psychology beginning August 17, 2026 with the possibility of a one‑year extension to AY 27/28 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations.
The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree with a specialization in clinical/counseling and/or multicultural psychology and teach PSY3372 (Multicultural Psychology) and PSY3323 (The Helping Relationship). The expected teaching load is 4 courses per semester with potential summer teaching opportunities.
We seek a teacher committed to excellence in undergraduate instruction and Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy.
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–$15,221
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree with a specialization in clinical/counseling and/or multicultural psychology or related field.
Teaching experience in multicultural or clinical/counseling psychology.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in multicultural and clinical/counseling psychology.
Experience teaching courses such as Multicultural psychology, The Helping Relationship, and Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology.
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, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. 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.
Special Conditions
All CSU employees are designated “mandated reporters” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments. 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. 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. 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‑and‑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.
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The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a one-year, full‑time (Non‑tenure‑track) lecturer appointment in Psychology beginning August 17, 2026 with the possibility of a one‑year extension to AY 27/28 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations.
The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree with a specialization in clinical/counseling and/or multicultural psychology and teach PSY3372 (Multicultural Psychology) and PSY3323 (The Helping Relationship). The expected teaching load is 4 courses per semester with potential summer teaching opportunities.
We seek a teacher committed to excellence in undergraduate instruction and Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy.
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–$15,221
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree with a specialization in clinical/counseling and/or multicultural psychology or related field.
Teaching experience in multicultural or clinical/counseling psychology.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in multicultural and clinical/counseling psychology.
Experience teaching courses such as Multicultural psychology, The Helping Relationship, and Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology.
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, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. 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.
Special Conditions
All CSU employees are designated “mandated reporters” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments. 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. 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. 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‑and‑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.
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