APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Architectural Engineering Department within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-2025 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate structural analysis and structural design, soil mechanics, mechanical/electrical and CADD/Revit.   

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 Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering or a closely related field is required.              

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience in Structural Engineering or a closely related field or a Master's degree is preferred.              

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.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.

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.

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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Architectural Engineering Department is one of 5 departments in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, and offers an ABET-accredited, 4-year Bachelor of Science degree and a new masters degree program. The department maintains close ties with industry and prides itself on the practical orientation of lecture and laboratory courses. There is an increasing emphasis within the college for interdisciplinary collaboration with both Architecture and Construction Management. The department currently has approximately 15 full time faculty and over 300 students.

Information regarding the Architectural Engineering Department can be found at https://arce.calpoly.edu/

HOW TO APPLY

Please attach a cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on diversity, and list of CSU courses previously taught and courses requesting consideration to teach. Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references with names and email addresses when completing the application. Sealed official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.  For questions, please contact the Architectural Engineering Department at (805) 756-1314.