What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Lecturer of Economics position at The California State University?
The Economics Area of the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly seeks applicants for a full-time academic-year lecturer position to teach Economics courses to meet the needs of the Economics Area. Expected teaching assignments may include Principles of Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics or Macroeconomics, and/or Introductory Econometrics as well as other electives to be determined based on the interests and qualifications of the applicant. Other responsibilities include advising and service to the area, college, and university. Applicants should be committed to excellence in teaching. Applicants must be academically qualified under AACSB standards. Cal Poly strongly values diversity and inclusion, both in teaching and research.
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
A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Economics or related discipline from an accredited institution. Must provide evidence of exceptional teaching. Applicants are expected to demonstrate and maintain currency in their field. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
The Orfalea College of Business is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse university community that reflects and serves the population of California. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Applicants must submit a diversity statement that displays evidence of the applicant’s ability to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiential learning environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in Economics or related disciplines. Preference will also be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
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, 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.
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.
The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu.
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
Interested candidates must attach (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) diversity statement, and (4) statement of teaching philosophy and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. We encourage applications from individuals who are actively engaged in academic research; candidates may submit a sample research paper. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing online application. Review of applications will begin June 3, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
