Full-Time Lecturer, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

About the role

The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a two-year, full-time, academic year Full Time Lecturer starting approximately August 12, 2027. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in general, irrigation, and bioresource engineering.
  • May include freshmen engineering topics like AutoCAD, and Solid Works; sophomore classes like agriculture power and machinery management; and junior level classes in energy and water for a sustainable nation, and irrigation.
  • Supervise undergraduate senior projects and clubs.
• Work effectively with teams, be a productive team player, and interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with varied populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree (MS) in agriculture with an emphasis in irrigation or engineering technology, or a master’s degree in agricultural, mechanical, or civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate agricultural irrigation courses with a laboratory component.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a wide variety of agricultural engineering topics, including computer-aided design, power and machinery management, structures and materials, and sustainability (among others).
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
• Industry experience related to agricultural engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.
• Experience working with varied populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to speak Spanish and translate printed material into Spanish.
• The ability to teach technical courses in Spanish to students and industry partners.
• The ability to collaborate with faculty across the College and University is desirable.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

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.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree (MS) in agriculture with an emphasis in irrigation or engineering technology, or a master’s degree in agricultural, mechanical, or civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate agricultural irrigation courses with a laboratory component.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a wide variety of agricultural engineering topics, including computer-aided design, power and machinery management, structures and materials, and sustainability (among others).
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
• Industry experience related to agricultural engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.
• Experience working with varied populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.

Service or Scholarship Related to Teaching and Learning

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.