California State University is hiring : Dept of Culture & Communication Lecturer

Overview

DEPARTMENT : Culture and Communication

CLASSIFICATION TITLE : Lecturer AY

TIMEBASE / POSITION TYPE : Part-time - Temporary, Non-Tenure Track

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE : Fall 2025 / Spring 2026

Department of Culture and Communication

Lecturer

POOL POSITION

Department Summary

The Department of Culture and Communication at Cal Poly Maritime Academy is seeking applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for a part-time lecturer pool on our Vallejo campus. The department is seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in any of our concentrations : Literature / cultural studies; Developmental and Expository Writing (College Composition), Advanced Writing (GWR / GWAR), Speech / oral communication, and Critical Thinking. All classes are taught in-person on our Vallejo campus.

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in hand at the start of the appointment. Those with relevant MA degrees or current grad students who are ABD will be considered. Degrees in English, Comparative Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related discipline are acceptable. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions .

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Cal Poly Maritime Academy

Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast. Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, Coast Guard, and Naval reserve officers. Cal Poly Maritime Academy also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. Please visit our website for more information about Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

Our programs focus on intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness. Cal Poly Maritime Academy students participate in training cruises aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear or other international educational experiences — gaining a unique perspective on our increasingly global culture and economy. Cal Poly Maritime Academy is committed to being a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in the business, engineering, the operations, security, and policy of the transportation industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond. We are equally committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.

About the Department

The Department of Culture and Communication at Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers courses in literature, arts, writing, and more. Our curriculum supports Cal Poly Maritime cadets’ intellectual and academic development through the CSU general education areas A (written and oral communication and critical thinking) and C (arts, humanities).

To find out more about the Department of Culture and Communication, please visit Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s culture and communication page on the website : Cal Poly Maritime Academy website

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This is a temporary position in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses including Expository Writing, Advanced Writing (GWR / GWAR), Critical Thinking, Speech, or Literature.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Minimum / Required Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. degree in English, Comparative Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field is required. Master’s degree, MFA, or ABD status in relevant discipline may be acceptable depending on the position. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Special Conditions

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.

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 Maritime Academy. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note : Cal Poly Maritime Academy 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 Maritime Academy 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 Maritime Academy or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Salary and Benefits

SALARY COMPENSATION : Salary is commensurate with the education, qualifications, and experience of the individual. A full-time unit load for a lecturer is 15 teaching units, also called WTUs.

• Salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges :

Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 – $6,677

Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 – $13,224

CSU Salary Schedule : Cal Poly Maritime Academy salary schedule information

BENEFITS : An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available for qualifying positions which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement plans, fee waiver, vacation, and sick leave.

Other Required Details

Physical and Environmental Conditions :

Eligibility to Work

Application Process

Interested parties must apply online through our Cal Poly Maritime Academy Jobs website. Click APPLY NOW to complete and submit the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Employment Application and attach the following :

Formal review of applications will commence as the department has a need based on course availability and budget.

TITLE IX : Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or sex and the Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at : TITLE IX.

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 Maritime Academy 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 Maritime Academy 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, sex, or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy 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 Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Background Check : Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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.

Notification : Based upon a review of applications and accompanying documents, only those persons whose qualifications best match job requirements will be interviewed. Applicants not selected for an interview will be notified only after the position closes and the successful candidate has been selected.

Eligibility to Work : Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

Integration : The California State University Board of Trustees has approved the integration of the California State University Maritime Academy with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, effective July 1, 2025. The two campuses will form one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and all employment positions with California State University Maritime Academy are subject to this transition. Employees hired in the period after the Trustees’ approval on November 21, 2024 and prior to the integration date on July 1, 2025 will have their employment transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Employment shall continue to be subject to California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Any changes in organizational structure, reporting relationships, or employment conditions will be communicated as details are finalized.

Application Procedure : Click APPLY NOW to complete the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Online Employment Application and attach the following documents : cover letter and resume.

Disclaimer : The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed.

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