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Phase 2 - Vacancy Announcement & Ad Language
This is the first opportunity for Cal Poly to make an impression on an applicant and to communicate our values of serving the students of the California State University System, Learn by Doing, and the Teacher/Scholar model.
Required University Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment Language
“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 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 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 is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is 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, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.”
Consider embedding your departmental needs and our campus value around serving the students of California and inclusive teaching into the position's job description, including your listing of required and preferred skills, and making mention of existing cluster hire programs or any other related searches, even if your search isn't among them.
Universal Student Success Statement in the "how to apply" section and the long ad text:
“Applicants must include a Universal Student Success Statement in response to the following prompt:
Cal Poly is a public, student-centered university that serves the diverse constituents of the state of California and has a strong emphasis on the teacher-scholar model. Please detail your approach to teaching and learning at the collegiate level, including evidence of experience with inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching, to a wide variety of students and a description of how you will continue to develop this expertise at Cal Poly. Service or scholarship related to skills developed in these areas might also be included here." [Colleges may include additional directions based on the diverse needs of their disciplines] (direct candidates to upload under ‘other’).
Application Documents
Make sure all required application documents are listed
- Current CV (Required*)
- Cover Letter (Required*)
- Names and contact information of at least three references (Required*)
- Unofficial transcripts may be requested at time of application (Official transcripts are required for appointment)
- Universal Student Success Statement (Required*)
- Teaching Philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Summary of Cal Poly or CSU courses previously taught
- Cal Poly courses for which the candidate is qualified and interested in teaching
- Course materials and syllabi
- Student Evaluations
- Professional Goals
- Evidence of Research, Scholarship or Creative Activities
- Required license or certificate
- Awards/commendations
- Portfolio
- Other
