What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Kinesiology (AY 24/25) position at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)?
APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, SO APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.
KINESIOLOGY, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL
The Kinesiology & Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for the Kinesiology and Physical Activity part-time lecturer pool. Appointments are available as determined by need during Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the 2024-25 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base.
Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate Kinesiology, general education, and/or physical activity courses. Assignments may include a combination of the following:
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-$15,211
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 equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
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. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.
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.
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.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & 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.
About The Department
The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health is a major academic unit within the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics. It offers a BS degree in Kinesiology and a BS degree in Public Health to approximately 500 undergraduate students. The Department also offers courses to meet general education requirements and physical activity courses for all Cal Poly students.
Information regarding the Kinesiology and Public Health Department and programs can be found at https://kinesiology.calpoly.edu/ .
How To Apply
ALL APPLICANTS are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV and an unofficial copy of transcripts of their highest degree earned. If applicable, please also attach a list of CSU courses you have previously taught, and a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach. Course information can be found in the Cal Poly Catalog: http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/ . Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application. If you are selected, your references will receive an email requesting that they upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants will remain under department consideration until an offer of appointment is extended.
Note: Official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be requested for applicants selected for the first time and are required prior to appointment.
For questions, please contact the Kinesiology and Public Health Department by phone at (805)756-2546 Or by email at kinesiology@calpoly.edu .
KINESIOLOGY, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL
The Kinesiology & Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for the Kinesiology and Physical Activity part-time lecturer pool. Appointments are available as determined by need during Fall, Winter, and/or Spring quarters of the 2024-25 academic year. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, experience, and time base.
Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate Kinesiology, general education, and/or physical activity courses. Assignments may include a combination of the following:
- Physical activity courses in weight training, yoga, pilates, group fitness, swimming, jogging, fitness walking, ultimate disc, and various team & individual sports;
- General education psychology of injury; sport and gender; sports, media & American popular culture.
- Kinesiology undergraduate courses such as adapted physical activity, first aid & CPR; functional anatomy, managing exercise & health programs, motor development; orientation to kinesiology, personal and group fitness instruction, school PE and health methods.
- Laboratory courses in adapted physical activity, biomechanics, electrocardiography, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, motor learning and control, and introduction to research methods in kinesiology.
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-$15,211
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 equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
- For physical activity lecturers: A Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field is required.
- For kinesiology undergraduate and laboratory lecturers: A Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field is required
- For kinesiology undergraduate, general education and laboratory lecturers: A Master's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sport Psychology, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
- Certification in personal training, fitness instructor, swimming instructor, strength and conditioning, exercise specialist and/or registered clinical exercise physiologist.
- Preference given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in college teaching and/or relevant industry experience and appropriate certification.
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. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.
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.
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.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & 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.
About The Department
The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health is a major academic unit within the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics. It offers a BS degree in Kinesiology and a BS degree in Public Health to approximately 500 undergraduate students. The Department also offers courses to meet general education requirements and physical activity courses for all Cal Poly students.
Information regarding the Kinesiology and Public Health Department and programs can be found at https://kinesiology.calpoly.edu/ .
How To Apply
ALL APPLICANTS are expected to attach a cover letter, resume/CV and an unofficial copy of transcripts of their highest degree earned. If applicable, please also attach a list of CSU courses you have previously taught, and a list of CSU courses you are qualified to teach. Course information can be found in the Cal Poly Catalog: http://www.catalog.calpoly.edu/ . Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application. If you are selected, your references will receive an email requesting that they upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants will remain under department consideration until an offer of appointment is extended.
Note: Official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be requested for applicants selected for the first time and are required prior to appointment.
For questions, please contact the Kinesiology and Public Health Department by phone at (805)756-2546 Or by email at kinesiology@calpoly.edu .
Salary : $5,507 - $13,224
