Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Civil & Environmental Engineering (AY 26/27)

About the role

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department within the College of Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering courses.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or related area of engineering required.
• In some teaching areas and subject matters, a B.S. in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) will satisfy the minimum qualification.
• M.S. degree and professional licensure preferred.
• Previous teaching and/or consulting experience in any branch of Civil and/or Environmental Engineering are also desirable.

Qualifications

• Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department.
• 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

Benefits

• Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for its faculty which can be found at https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/.
• The university is family friendly, offering parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre-tax benefits, and an on-campus children’s center.

Pay

• Salary ranges for the respective ranks are provided above.

Schedule

• Positions are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term.

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.

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.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must attach (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) an unofficial transcript, and (5) a list of CSU / university courses taught (if applicable).

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.

Review of applications will begin on May 4, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered.

For questions, please contact Dr. Bing Qu, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Chair, at bqu@calpoly.edu.