Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Materials Engineering (AY 26/27)

About the role

The Materials Engineering Department is establishing a pool of qualified applicants for possible part-time teaching positions during the 2026-2027 academic year. Duties involve teaching Materials Engineering courses and possible supervision of student laboratory projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach Materials Engineering courses
• Supervise student laboratory projects

Requirements

• B.S. in Materials Engineering or related field, teaching, and/or recent U.S. industrial experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required

Qualifications

• B.S. in Materials Engineering or related field, teaching, and/or recent U.S. industrial experience required
• Masters and/or professional registration preferred
• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment
• Relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities

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 Obispso.

Pay

• Classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are provided in the initial qualifications section.

Schedule

• 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.

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.

Contact Information

• 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.
• For questions, please contact Dr. Mohsen Kivy, mbeyrama@calpoly.edu.

Application Deadline

For full consideration, please apply by May 7, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered.