Engaging local and global communities, ecologies, and natural
environments;
Implementing creative, interdisciplinary, and integrative
approaches in a polytechnic context;
Fostering collaboration, communication, and learner-centered
pedagogies;
Preparing for academics, career, and life-long learning.
About the Department of Early Childhood
Studies
The Early Childhood Studies (ECS) program is distinctive because
the major emphasizes the first eight years of life and the
significance of this period in children's overall development.
While at Cal Poly Pomona, Early Childhood Studies students learn
processes important for early childhood development and identify
implications of theory in the examination and application of
principles and practices within diverse family, program, and
community contexts. The curriculum in Early Childhood Studies (ECS)
offers 3 teaching options that advocate for understanding diversity
and inclusivity from a multilingual lens. The faculty use service
learning, practicum (student teaching), face-to-face, hybrid, and
online pedagogy in order to provide the knowledge, skills, and
dispositions to work with children and families during the most
critical developmental time in a child's life. We include areas of
multilingual teaching, special education, literacy and math
instruction as well as social justice, advocacy, equity and
policy.
The Position
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are
filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding.
Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short
notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in
mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in
mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may
also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are
experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject
areas:
- Early Childhood education
- Multilingual learners/Translanguaging
- STEAM in early childhood education
- Special Education
- Assessment in early childhood education
- Social Justice/Antiracism in early childhood education
- Working with infants/toddlers
Responsibilities
Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum and
serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
Required Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood
Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related discipline in the
field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
- Teaching experience with children between 0-8 years:
infant/toddlers, preschool, or TK-3rd grade
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Child Development, Human Development, Curriculum and
Instruction, Special Education or related discipline
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level
and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
Salary and Benefit Information
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on
professional experience and educational background and are
determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for
one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly
base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units
worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full
semester.
Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and
placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range
depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. 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
The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits
package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical,
dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal
to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional
information about the university benefits, please visit
www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty
life and employee benefits, please see
YourLife@CPP.
How to Apply
A complete application must include:
- Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to
teach)
- Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts
required upon hire)
- Three professional references with names and email
addresses
Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all
questions about the position to Marina Zapien ASC for Early
Childhood Studies at
mizapien@cpp.edu.
Disclosures
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Pursuant
to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to
disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision
or final judicial decision determining that they have committed
sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
Background Check:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and
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.
Out of State Employment:
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. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus
presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter:
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.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B
employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Clery Act:
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus
security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report
and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at
Cal Poly
Pomona's Annual Security Report and
Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.
EEO Statement:
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 Pomona 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 Pomona
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 Pomona 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 Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit,
diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Reasonable Accommodation:
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by
email at
ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For
more information, go to
Employment Notices.
Other Notices:
For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit
Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.
Advertised: April 24, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: March 01, 2027 (11:55 PM)
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/557580/lecturer-ay-early-childhood-studies
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