Full-Time Lecturer - Geography (26/27)

Job description

SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT: The Social Sciences Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks a broadly-trained Human Geographer for a one-year, full-time (non-tenure-track) lecturer appointment in Geography beginning August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will teach lower- and upper-division courses fulfilling General Education and major requirements, including GEOG 1150 (Human Geography), GEOG 3308 (Global Geography), and GEOG 3350 (The Global Environment), with possible additions such as GEOG 2218 (Applications in GIS) or GEOG 3328 (Remote Sensing). The expected teaching load is five courses per semester. An MA or MS in Geography is required. A specialization in Economic, Political, or Urban Geography (or similar sub-field) is desired, as is the ability to teach/apply advanced Geospatial Technologies in the area of specialization. Candidates with documented experience in undergraduate instruction will be given preference. We seek a teacher committed to excellence in undergraduate instruction and Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy. Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience a...