Visiting Professorship
The Departments of Women's, Gender, and Queer Studies and History are searching for a one-year visiting professor. This position will include teaching and service obligations divided between the two departments. The position will entail 12 WTUs of teaching and 3 WTUs of IRR each quarter, totaling to 36 WTUs of teaching and 9 WTUs of IRR. The visiting professorship will likely include a mix of upper- and lower-division courses in History and WGQS, in support of the General Education program, History major, and/or minor programs in Women's and Gender Studies and Queer Studies.
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
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, and is 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.
Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D., MFA, or other appropriate terminal degree in WGQS, History, or other related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience teaching WGQS and/or History courses
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
All CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your 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. 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.
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.
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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.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please go to jobs.calpoly.edu to complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #547423. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:
- Cover letter that includes discussion of applicant’s teaching philosophy and commitments to teaching excellence
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned, official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment.
Please also be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Cal Poly may directly contact the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcript showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment.
Review begin by date: May 8, 2025. This position is open until filled.
Applicants may send specific inquiries about the position to Kate Murphy, ksmurphy@calpoly.edu
Visiting Faculty positions are open only to external applicants. Appointments may be made for up to one year maximum and are non-renewable. Appointees to the Visiting Faculty classification are not eligible to serve a probationary period, gain tenure, or earn an ongoing entitlement.