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DEPARTMENT:  Sciences & Mathematics

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:  Lecturer AY

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

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:  Fall 2025/Spring 2026

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Department of Sciences and Mathematics of Cal Poly Maritime Academy invites applicants for Lecturers in Mathematics. Applicants will be expected to teach in-person courses in different areas of the mathematics curriculum serving our seven degree-granting majors, mathematics minor, and our new data science minor. In addition to teaching, duties include holding office hours, preparing materials, grading student works (including homework, reports, quizzes, exams), assessing student learning outcomes for their courses, attending regular coordinated course meetings (if teaching coordinated courses), and submitting final grades. Prior and current materials for courses will be provided. We seek a collegial, dynamic educator committed to creating an environment of active student learning and delivering an equitable experience to students across sections.

Applicants expecting to be considered at this time must complete and submit their online employment application and requested materials to Human Resources. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open since it is a pool position.

We welcome applications for teaching beginning in Fall 2025.  For teaching assignments beginning in Spring 2026, applications received on or before November 14, 2025, will get full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered for future semesters.

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, 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses, such as College Algebra, Statistics, and Calculus. Link to Course Catalog Descriptions
• Participate in coordination of gateway mathematics activities as applicable.
• Attend all required faculty training sessions and faculty meetings, as directed by Department Chair or Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education, or a related field.
• An ability to teach a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses.
• A willingness to participate in the coordination of the gateway mathematics program.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or Mathematics Education or a related field.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Applicants demonstrating expertise or experience in serving underprepared students will be given preference.
• A genuine passion for teaching and service is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of innovative and effective classroom teaching methods is also appreciated.

SALARY COMPENSATION:  Salary is commensurate with the education, qualifications and expertise of the individual.  A full-time unit load for a lecturer is 15 teaching units, also called WTUs, which is typically 4-5 courses. 

• The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:
  • CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer B - AY: $6,221- $13,224 per full-time month
• The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with the education and experience of the selected individual. The hiring salary range for most full-time new lecturers is between $6,221 - $6,600 per month, prorated based on unit load [WTUs]

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.   

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

• Typical classroom and office environment are in a two-story building with elevator access.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: 

• Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days from the date of hire.
• A background check investigation (including criminal records check) is required prior to employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of a current CSU employees who was conditionally offered the position.
• Applicants must submit on hire official documentation as proof of degree, license, or certificates as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested parties must apply on-line 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:

1. Cal Poly Maritime Academy Employment Application (required)
2. Letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications
3. Curriculum Vitae (including current email address)
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Teaching evaluations
6. Copy of transcript from all institutions at which graduate work and terminal

degree was completed

1. Letters of recommendation from three professional references to be sent directly to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Dr. Taiyo Inoue at tinoue@csum.edu 

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

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 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) 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:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California State University Maritime Academy integrated with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, forming one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. All employment positions previously associated with California State University Maritime Academy have transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Employment continues to be governed by California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. As we integrate our human resources and administrative systems, some materials may still display legacy Cal Maritime branding and templates.

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.