Lecturer AY - Electromechanical Engineering Technology

Cal Poly Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer positions in the Department of Electromechanical Engineering Technology. The department offers EMSET and ESET programs and seeks experienced instructors to teach core subjects.

Teaching areas include statics, dynamics, machine design, circuits and programming. Applicants should hold a Master’s in mechanical/electrical or related field and demonstrate effective undergraduate teaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline.
• Demonstrable skills/potential for teaching undergraduate courses and for developing laboratory-based experiments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on teaching unit load.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
• Attend department meetings relevant to their work.

Skills

Teaching ability

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or related discipline

PhD preferred

Tools

C/C++ Programming

Python programming

Job description

Lecturer AY - Electromechanical Engineering Technology

Job No: 557132 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Pomona Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering, On-site (workin-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Electromechanical Engineering Technology

College of Engineering

The Department of Electromechanical Engineering Technology atCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona invitesapplications for Part-Time Lecturer positions in the department ofElectromechanical Engineering Technology.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campusCalifornia State University system and among 12 such institutionsnationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona studentsparticipate in an integrative experiential learning education thatis inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives andexperiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts,humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines,the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach andTeacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acrecampus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on theterritorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people whoare the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university'snearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's morethan 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master'sdegree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and adoctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering is a recognized leader in undergraduateengineering education and consistently ranks high nationally by theU.S. News & World Report among state-supported undergraduateengineering programs in non-doctorate-granting institutions. We arethe largest college on campus and admissions are selective. Weenroll approximately 7,000+ undergraduate students and graduateapproximately 1000+ every year. We enroll approximately 400+graduate students and graduate approximately 100 every year. Thecollege offers ten bachelor's degrees in engineering, twobachelor's degrees in engineering technology, and six engineeringmaster's degrees. Our undergraduate student body is very diversewith 51 percent from underrepresented groups and nearly 41 percentof our recent graduates are first-generation and low-income.

We graduate day-one professionals that are highly sought after byindustry. Teaching, student learning, and student success are ourmajor priorities, and active research and scholarly activities areexpected of faculty. To support these priorities, 62% of ourinstructional spaces are devoted to laboratories. Faculty embracethe teacher-scholar model that integrates the commitment toexcellent teaching with ongoing scholarly engagement to strengthenand support both faculty and students. The vision of the college ofEngineering at Cal Poly Pomona is to become the leader in modernengineering education through robust "Learn by Doing" in theclassroom and beyond.

About the Department of Electromechanical Engineering Technology

Electromechanical Engineering Technology department offers twoprograms which are Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology(EMSET) and Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (ESET). Itoffers collaborative environment with faculty from diversetechnical backgrounds. Both programs offer hands-on experience tostudents through projects and laboratories that focus on real worldengineering problems. Projects, laboratories and club activitiesprovide diverse polytechnic experience. Both our engineeringtechnology programs are multidisciplinary compared to otherengineering programs at Cal Poly Pomona. EMSET program is a blendof mechanical and electronics engineering technology. ESET is ablend of electronics and programmable systems. The departmentconsiders five core values - respect, integrity, collaboration,innovation, and accountability - as the foundation of its culture.The department is focused on providing a world-class engineeringeducation to students with hands-on experience throughstate-of-the-art pedagogical approach.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions arefilled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding.Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on shortnotice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends inmid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends inmid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions mayalso be available. We welcome applications from individuals who areexperienced and student-centered to teach in the following subjectareas:

• Statics
• Dynamics
• Strength of Materials
• Machine Design
• Materials Science
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Electrical Circuit
• C/C++ Programming
• Python programming
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Electronic Devices

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum andserve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses. Theymay be requested to attend certain department meetings relevant totheir work.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical orrelated discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum orrelated discipline.
• Demonstrable skills/potential for teaching undergraduatecourses, and in developing and implementing laboratory-basedexperiments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical or relateddiscipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university leveland ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Practical skills in teaching a broad range of courses andlaboratories related to Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinaryenvironment.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based onprofessional experience and educational background and aredetermined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are forone semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthlybase salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of unitsworked and are paid in six monthly payments for each fullsemester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank andplaced at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring rangedepending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As ofJuly 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respectiveranks 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

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefitspackage for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical,dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goalto compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additionalinformation about the university benefits, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about facultylife and employee benefits, please see YourLife@CPP.

Disclosures

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decisionor final judicial decision determining that they have committedsexual harassment within the last 7 years only after adetermination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications forthe position, and before an offer of employment is extended.Applicants who reach the final stages of the application processmust also sign a release form that authorizes the release ofinformation by the applicant's current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegations ofmisconduct.

Background Check

A background check (including a criminal records check) must besatisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional andmay be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifyinginformation, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowinglywithheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorilycomplete the background check may affect the continued employmentof a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered theposition.

Out of State Employment

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whosebusiness operations reside within the State of California andprohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside ofCalifornia. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campuspresence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a "mandatedreporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates

Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B workstatus if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established underthe Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of CertainNonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For facultyalready in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa(such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to considerfiling a petition to change their status to H-1B based on thecurrent determination that the fee does not apply. For questions,please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at [e-mail]. Westrongly recommend that faculty review their individualcircumstances carefully with their personal immigration legalcounsel.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campussecurity legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher EducationOpportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Reportand Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal PolyPomona's Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.

EEO Statement

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex,color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California lawand federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equalopportunity in education and employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunitymeans ensuring that every student and employee has access to theresources and support they need to thrive and succeed in auniversity environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomonacomplies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the CaliforniaEquity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicablestate and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU'sNondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferentialtreatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who representmany perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fosteringan inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, andbelonging to support educational excellence and student success.Through academic programs, student organizations and activities,faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encouragemeaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a highereducation institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge andempowering individuals to reach their full potential byprioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and stafftraining, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit,diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employeeswith disabilities. Applicants with questions about access orrequiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator byemail at [e-mail]. Formore information, go to Employment Notices.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.

Advertised: April 13, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close: March 01, 2027 (11:55 PM)

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