Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Agricultural Education (AY 24/25)

at  California State University

Job no: 537550
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Agriculture

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 and graduate courses in agricultural education; advising students; assisting in co-curricular activities, and supervising student teachers. Positions as determined by need Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters for the 2024-25 academic year, contingent on funding.
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 2023, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $5,007-$6,359
Lecturer B: $5,925-$12,594
Lecturer C: $6,500-$13,831
Lecturer D: $8,184-$14,487
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

Applicant must have at least three years outstanding success as a high school teacher of agricultural education; knowledge of agriculture, the FFA and Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs is essential; supervision of student teachers; a M.S. degree in Agriculture or Master of Agricultural Education; ability to communicate effectively in both the written and verbal forms are required. Must meet qualifications to teach in California.

PREFERRED PREFERED 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.

Please refer the Job description for details