Full-Time Lecturer - Engineering Technology (AY 26/27) Solano Campus

Opt For Healthy Living; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable university is searching for a Full-Time Lecturer in Engineering Technology for a two-year appointment, beginning AY 26/27. The position involves teaching core courses and emphasizes collaborative, student-centered learning. Preference is given to candidates with university teaching experience and advanced degrees in engineering. Interested applicants should apply by April 17, 2026, with a cover letter, CV, and other materials. Contact William Tsai for more information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology or a related field is required.
• Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree or higher in engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective Engineering Technology courses at the Solano Campus.
• Engage in student-centered learning and teaching.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary departments and staff.

Skills

Student-centered learning

Collaborative work

Written and oral English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology or related field

Master’s degree or higher in engineering or related field (preferred)

Job description

Full-Time Lecturer - Engineering Technology (AY 26/27) Solano Campus

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

The Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, Solano Campus is seeking a full‑time lecturer for a two‑year appointment beginning AY 26/27 and ending AY 27/28. This appointment comes with the possibility of a one‑year extension to AY 28/29 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations. Responsibilities include teaching core and elective Engineering Technology courses.

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.

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.

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, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology or related field. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree), experience with laboratory‑based instruction, and/or industry experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology or engineering management, a current U.S. Coast Guard 2nd Engineer license or higher with appropriate STCW endorsements.
• Those with interests and expertise in more than one technical area, engineering leadership role experience, and/or leadership training experience.

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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. 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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

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

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

For full consideration, please apply by April 17, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered.

Contact

Department Contact – William Tsai, Department Chair, Engineering Technology, [e-mail]

Advertised: Mar 17 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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