Temporary Faculty Information

Full-time and part-time lecturers (also known as Temporary or Part-Time Faculty) are an important part of the Cal Poly Pomona community. Lecturers are included in the faculty bargaining unit. Most university resources and activities are available to lecturers, as governed by policy and the collective bargaining agreement and to the extent that resources are available.

Full-time temporary academic appointments have a workload of 15 weighted teaching units (WTU). Note: "temporary faculty" includes both full and part-time faculty.

Part-time temporary academic appointments have a workload of less than 15 weighted teaching units (WTU).

Temporary faculty (excluding coaches) employed during the prior academic year and possessing six (6) or more years of prior consecutive service on that campus shall be offered a three-year temporary appointment following an evaluation conducted pursuant to provisions 15.20(d) and 15.28. Service need not be continuous but the entire six-year period must have been worked on a single campus in a single department. (CBA 12.12)

Your employment each semester is contingent upon both available funding and available work based on enrollment expectations. A determination of adequate enrollment will be made by the Department Chair and Dean. Should enrollments in the University, the Department or the course(s) assigned to you not meet campus expectations, you will be notified in accordance with the provisions of Article 12.5 of the Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 3 – Faculty.

Employees who have previously retired from a CalPERS agency (known as Rehired Annuitants) are subject to certain restrictions during their appointment.

Newly hired employees need to complete onboarding forms and complete the I-9 process. This process is necessary to comply with federal and state laws, as well as to obtain the necessary information to place you on the University's payroll.

For assistance with New Employee Onboarding please contact the onboarding team at hrscsc@cpp.edu or by calling 909-869-3733. Additional resources can also be found here.

Additional Information:

• Claim Bronco Account/Email
• Employment Notices
• Enroll in Direct Deposit
• Setting up Duo Authentication

All new faculty or faculty who have had a break in service for 12 months or more must undergo a background check.

The Office of the Chancellor, Systemwide Human Resources, is the official distributor of the CSU salary schedule.

California State University Lecturer Salary Schedules can be found below:

Lecturers - Academic Year (Class Code 2358)

Lecturers - 12 month (Class Code 2359)

Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically in Ranges 2 and 3. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro-rated based on the units taught out of 15 WTUs. Additional compensation details can be found on our Lecturer Compensation page.

Advancement to a higher rank/grade normally follows the Temp Faculty Range Elevation process. 

For questions regarding pay, please reach out to your College Analyst and/or our Payroll Team.

Temporary faculty—including teaching faculty, counselors, and librarians—are evaluated regularly as required by the Unit 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with University Policy Statement 1336, “Periodic Evaluation of Temporary Faculty”.

At a minimum, newly hired temporary faculty will be evaluated during the second one-semester appointment in the same department.

All temporary faculty in one-year appointments will undergo annual evaluation.

Temporary faculty in their sixth consecutive year of service will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine eligibility for a three-year appointment.

Temporary faculty holding three-year appointments will undergo three-year periodic evaluations in the third year of the appointment.

Evaluations may occur more frequently at the request of the department chair or appropriate administrator. Additional details can be found on our Lecturer Evaluations page 

The CSU offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, retirement plans, tuition reduction, disability leave options, and other benefit programs.

You may be eligible for health benefits coverage if appointed in an academic-year classification for at least six (6) weighted teaching units for at least one semester. For further details, take a look at Benefits & Pay Summary for Lecturers (PDF) and for additional questions please contact your Benefits Representative.

Temporary faculty appointments are either by semester or academic year. One class is typically 3 WTUs. The maximum faculty can work is 15 WTUs per semester.

Following two (2) semesters of consecutive employment within an academic year, a part-time temporary employee offered appointment to a similar assignment in the same department at the same campus shall receive a one (1) year appointment with a timebase equal to or greater than the timebase in the prior academic year, based on the order in which work is offered to faculty in the department, if sufficient work is available for which the lecturer is qualified.

Temporary faculty unit employees employed during the prior academic year and possessing six (6) or more years of prior consecutive service on that campus shall be offered a three-year temporary appointment following an evaluation conducted pursuant to provisions 15.20(d) and 15.28. Please contact your department chair/director to inquire about your eligibility and entitlement timebase information.

Temporary faculty who have previously retired from a CalPERS agency (known as Rehired Annuitants) are subject to certain restrictions during their appointment. See our Rehired Annuitants page for more information.

The California State University system classifies Librarians (also known as non-instructional library faculty) as Unit 03 faculty employees under the following classifications: Librarian (10-mo, 12-mo).

Your Dean and/or Department Chair will provide you with information on the duties and expectations of this position.

Employees who have previously retired from a CalPERS agency (known as Rehired Annuitants) are subject to certain restrictions during their appointment.

Newly hired employees need to complete onboarding forms and complete the I-9 process. This process is necessary to comply with federal and state laws, as well as to obtain the necessary information to place you on the University's payroll.

For assistance with New Employee Onboarding please contact the onboarding team at hrscsc@cpp.edu or by calling 909-869-3733. Additional resources can also be found here.

Additional Information:

• Claim Bronco Account/Email
• Employment Notices
• Enroll in Direct Deposit
• Setting up Duo Authentication

All new faculty or faculty who have had a break in service for 12 months or more must undergo a background check.

The Office of the Chancellor, Systemwide Human Resources, is the official distributor of the CSU salary schedule.

California State University 12-month Librarian Salary Schedules can be found below:

Librarian - 12 month (Class Code 2920)

Placement of a 2920 Librarian (Temporary/Lecturer) into a CSU salary range (A, B, C, or D) is determined by a review of the candidate’s qualifications against specific criteria, including education, experience, and the nature/level of duties. Factors considered include, but are not limited to, specialized skills, prior professional experience, and the scope of responsibilities.

Advancement to a higher rank/grade normally follows the Temp Faculty Range Elevation process. 

To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro-rated based on the units taught out of 15 WTUs. Additional compensation details can be found on our Compensation page.

For questions regarding pay, please reach out to your college analyst and/or our Payroll Team.

Temporary faculty—including teaching faculty, counselors, and librarians—are evaluated regularly as required by the Unit 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with University Policy Statement 1336, “Periodic Evaluation of Temporary Faculty”.

At a minimum, newly hired temporary faculty will be evaluated during the second one-semester appointment in the same department.

All temporary faculty in one-year appointments will undergo annual evaluation.

Temporary faculty in their sixth consecutive year of service will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine eligibility for a three-year appointment.

Temporary faculty holding three-year appointments will undergo three-year periodic evaluations in the third year of the appointment.

Evaluations may occur more frequently at the request of the department chair or appropriate administrator. Additional details can be found on our Lecturer Evaluations page

The CSU offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, retirement plans, tuition reduction, disability leave options, and other benefit programs.

You may be eligible for health benefits coverage if appointed if appointed to at least half-time (7.5 WTU's' or greater) and have an initial appointment duration of more than six months (six months and one day).

For further details, take a look at Benefits & Pay Summary for Lecturers (PDF) and for additional questions please contact your Benefits Representative.

The California State University system classifies Student Service Professionals - Academic Related [SSP-ARs] (also known as Counselors or Psychologists or CAPS) as Unit 03 faculty employees under the following classifications: SSP-AR (AY, 10-mo, 12-mo).

The CAPS Director will provide you with information on the duties and expectations of this position.

Employees who have previously retired from a CalPERS agency (known as Rehired Annuitants) are subject to certain restrictions during their appointment.

Newly hired employees need to complete onboarding forms and complete the I-9 process. This process is necessary to comply with federal and state laws, as well as to obtain the necessary information to place you on the University's payroll.

For assistance with New Employee Onboarding please contact the onboarding team at hrscsc@cpp.edu or by calling 909-869-3733. Additional resources can also be found here.

Additional Information:

• Claim Bronco Account/Email
• Employment Notices
• Enroll in Direct Deposit
• Setting up Duo Authentication

All new faculty or faculty who have had a break in service for 12 months or more must undergo a background check.

CSU counselor (Student Services Professional - SSP) hiring ranges are determined by evaluating a candidate's education, specialized experience, licensure, and skills against the classification standards, often starting within an "Anticipated Hiring Range" rather than the full range. Range placement (e.g., I, II, III, or AR I-IV) depends on the required independence and complexity of the position.

Your salary is payable in twelve equal monthly installments for each full month worked. For example, if you have a July 1 appointment, you will receive your first paycheck for the July pay period on or near August 1st. If you have a 10-month appointment, your salary will be paid in twelve equal monthly installments, including the 2 months you’re not scheduled to work.

To calculate your salary for a semester, the base rate would be pro-rated based on the units taught out of 15 WTUs. Additional compensation details can be found on our Lecturer Compensation page 

For questions regarding pay, please reach out to your college analyst and/or our Payroll Team.

Temporary faculty—including teaching faculty, counselors, and librarians—are evaluated regularly as required by the Unit 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with University Policy Statement 1336, “Periodic Evaluation of Temporary Faculty”.

At a minimum, newly hired temporary faculty will be evaluated during the second one-semester appointment in the same department.

All temporary faculty in one-year appointments will undergo annual evaluation.

Temporary faculty in their sixth consecutive year of service will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine eligibility for a three-year appointment.

Temporary faculty holding three-year appointments will undergo three-year periodic evaluations in the third year of the appointment.

Evaluations may occur more frequently at the request of the department chair or appropriate administrator. Additional details can be found on our Lecturer Evaluations page 

The CSU offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, retirement plans, tuition reduction, disability leave options, and other benefit programs.

You may be eligible for health benefits coverage if appointed if appointed to at least half-time (7.5 WTU's' or greater) and have an initial appointment duration of more than six months (six months and one day).

For further details, take a look at Benefits & Pay Summary for Lecturers (PDF) and for additional questions please contact your Benefits Representative.

The California State University (CSU) system classifies "athletics coaches" as Unit 03 faculty employees under the following classifications: Coaching Assistant (AY, 10-mo, 12-mo), Coaching Specialist (AY, 10-mo, 12-mo), and Coach (AY, 10-mo, 12-mo). The Head Coach (AY, 10-mo, 12-mo) classifications may be Unit 03 Faculty OR MPP depending on the provisions in Article 1.4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

This appointment is contingent upon meeting current program needs and/or sufficient funding. The appointment may be renewed based upon satisfactory performance and program needs. Should any of these contingencies occur for the Department of Athletics or the University, the University reserves the right to cancel this appointment or to change the time base of the appointment.

In addition to other duties which the Director of Athletics may assign, the duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effectively carrying out coaching or teaching duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and as appropriate for your time base;
• Taking an active role in the academic progress of the student athletes assigned to you with particular attention to satisfactory progress toward their degrees and their graduation rates;
• Being available as necessary for University or department activities;
• Participating in appropriate committee work as well as professional service activities.
• It is the policy of this University that all its programs in intercollegiate athletics operate in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Big West Conference (Big West), and University policies and procedures. All members of athletics programs must maintain working knowledge of and compliance with relevant NCAA and Big West rules and must report any concerns or violations. Violation of these rules may result in reprimand or disciplinary action including suspension with or without pay, demotion, or termination of employment.

 In addition, the appointment requires the following:

• Completing sexual harassment training in accordance with applicable laws and with policies of the University.
• Reporting any and all outside employment, including CSU foundation and auxiliary, when such employment is expected to amount to more than 120 hours per 3-month period, as provided in Article 35 of the Unit 3 CBA.
• Completing Title IX training in accordance with Executive Order 1096.
• Completing Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training. This position is designated as a CSA position under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness.
• Attending First Aid and CPR training, as required by the Big West.
• This is an exempt position and as such you are not eligible for overtime. Full-time appointment carries with it an obligation to devote the degree of effort and attention to all duties and responsibilities that are necessary to execute fully the varied demands of the position.

Employees who have previously retired from a CalPERS agency (known as Rehired Annuitants) are subject to certain restrictions during their appointment.

Newly hired employees need to complete onboarding forms and complete the I-9 process. This process is necessary to comply with federal and state laws, as well as to obtain the necessary information to place you on the University's payroll.

For assistance with New Employee Onboarding please contact the onboarding team at hrscsc@cpp.edu or by calling 909-869-3733. Additional resources can also be found here.

Additional Information:

• Claim Bronco Account/Email
• Employment Notices
• Enroll in Direct Deposit
• Setting up Duo Authentication

All new faculty or faculty who have had a break in service for 12 months or more must undergo a background check.

12-month and 10-month temporary faculty coaches will be paid for the duties of the appointment monthly based on the amounts indicated on the appointment notification. These classifications will accrue vacation credit at the rate of 16 hours per month (if less than full-time, this accrual will be pro-rated based on timebase).

AY temporary faculty coaches are paid according to the number of academic workdays in each semester. Therefore, temporary faculty whose appointments begin late or who have a late change in their assigned time base will have their first and last monthly checks prorated accordingly.

For questions regarding pay, please reach out to your College Analyst and/or our Payroll Team.

The CSU offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, retirement plans, tuition reduction, disability leave options, and other benefit programs.

You may be eligible for health benefits coverage if appointed if appointed to at least a 0.4 timebase (6 WTU's' or greater), and have an initial appointment duration of at least one semester.

For further details, take a look at Benefits & Pay Summary for Lecturers (PDF) and for additional questions please contact your Benefits Representative.

Summer session term employment is a conditional temporary appointment for a specified time and may be cancelled based on budget and/or enrollment.

If a class has fewer than 20 enrolled students at the 2nd class meeting, the instructor may withdraw from the appointment at that time.

If a class is cancelled or the instructor withdraws due to low enrollment, the faculty are paid on a pro-rata basis for each day of class taught prior to cancellation. If instructors continue to teach low enrolled classes, they are paid via enrollment-based compensation. In no case, however, may the reduced rate fall below 65% of the full salary.

Employees who have previously retired from a CalPERS agency (known as Rehired Annuitants) are subject to certain restrictions during their appointment.

Summer Session instructional pay is processed per course appointment after the course session end date.

Faculty compensation will remain the same for state-support summer session appointments. The 1/30th rate, followed by enrollment-based compensation, applies to both self-support and state-support summer session appointments. See CBA Articles 21.15, 21.16, and 21.21.

The 1/30th rate is calculated according to the following formula:
(Full-Time Equivalent Annual AY Salary Rate  / 30 ) * Summer WTUs = total compensation (ex. [$64,860 / 30] * 3 WTU = $6,486 total compensation or $2,162 per unit).

The $150/unit indirect instruction payment also applies to Unit 3 tenured and probationary faculty in both self-support and state-support summer session appointments. Probationary and tenured faculty who do not receive a specific indirect instructional assignment with compensation in the summer session term shall receive an indirect instructional payment in the amount of $150 per unit of direct instructional work assigned.

Lecturers who do not receive a specific indirect instructional assignment with compensation in the summer session term shall not receive any compensation for indirect instructional work. See CBA Article 21.22.

For questions regarding pay, please reach out to your College Analyst and/or our Payroll Team.

Self-support and state-support summer teaching appointments are both excluded from additional health benefits and CalPERS retirement coverage (except for the Summer Health Benefits Stipend for eligible lecturers in CBA 21.28).

Work done in summer session is for extra pay and does not reduce a faculty member's obligations during the academic year. Under CBA 21.27, additional employment and overload limits (125%) for AY faculty are calculated independently during summer periods. 12-month faculty may need to take vacation days or lower the time base of their 12-month appointments in summer if wanting to teach summer session classes.