Lecturer AY - Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Cal Poly Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool to teach courses in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. The position supports the department's instructional mission and may require teaching on short notice for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Qualified applicants possess a master's degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or a related field; Ph.D. in a related area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• Ph.D. in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or mechanical engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned courses in the IME Department curriculum in alignment with the Expanded Course Outline (ECO).
• Maintain regular office hours according to University policy.
• Respond to departmental and student inquiries within two working days during semesters with teaching assignments.
• Engage in ongoing professional development offered by the university to maintain teaching effectiveness and subject matter expertise.
• Meet or exceed expected student evaluation scores for each assigned course section.

Education

Master's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline

Ph.D. in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical

Job description

Lecturer AY - Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Job No: 557176

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Pomona

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

College of Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is seeking qualified applicants for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool, in the areas outlined in "The Position" section, for future teaching assignments.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. 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 and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering's mission is to prepare students for industry and advanced studies by implementing an inclusive polytechnic philosophy through collaborative teamwork, innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional integrity. The College offers 12 ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees and 7 Master's degrees to over 6,300 students across seven academic departments that include: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The College is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and currently ranks 5th among undergraduate engineering programs in non-doctorate-granting public institutions. Additionally, it houses more than 40 student clubs that offer hands‑on learning opportunities and have been recognized at several national competitions. We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment.

About the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department at Cal Poly Pomona has two undergraduate programs, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, as well as two master's programs, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. The IME department is among a few departments in the state of California that offer a Manufacturing Engineering program. Its strategic location makes it possible to collaborate with various industries in the region. During the last decade, the department has grown from about two hundred students to more than six hundred. Our students and faculty come from a diverse set of backgrounds. Currently, the department has ten tenured/tenure-track faculty members and about twenty lecturers who cumulatively teach an average of a hundred sections of our courses per semester. Committed to the PolyX experience, the Department provides students with access to several laboratories designed for instruction of Industrial and Manufacturing courses. Among those are machining and automation laboratories. The IME department is student-focused and strives to build a safe environment for faculty, staff, and students so that they can communicate productively and build healthy relationships. The department also aims to develop and benefit from strong industry relationships. We strongly believe in the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the integral roles they play in achieving teaching, research, and service excellence.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool remains open continuously, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and available funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach courses in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. For more information on topics related to Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. Department accepts candidates for the adjunct pools for any topics listed in the catalog with IE, MFE, and IME prefixes. To see the full list of courses and topics, please visit the latest published catalogs using the instructions below:

• Go to https://catalog.cpp.edu/.
• In the top-right corner, select the latest catalog year (e.g., "2025-2026 University Catalog").
• In the bottom-left corner, click "Index of Academic Programs."
• Choose "Bachelor"
• From the list, select Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

Top priority areas of interest are:

• Automation
• Mechatronics
• Engineering Ethics
• Engineering Economics and Fiscal Implications in Technical Decision Making
• Linear Optimization
• Simulation
• Quality Control

Responsibilities and Expectations

a) Teaching Responsibilities Teach assigned courses in the IME Department curriculum, ensuring complete alignment with each course's Expanded Course Outline (ECO). The syllabus, textbook, and course content must conform to the corresponding ECO.

b) Office Hours Maintain regular and accessible office hours in accordance with the University Office Hours Policy to support students effectively.

c) Departmental Responsiveness Be responsive and cooperative with departmental communication and administrative processes. Faculty are expected to respond to all departmental and student inquiries within two working days during semesters in which they hold teaching assignments.

d) Professional Development Engage in ongoing professional development activities offered by the university to maintain and enhance teaching effectiveness and subject‑matter expertise.

e) Student Evaluations Meet or exceed the expected average student evaluation scores for each assigned course section:

• ≤ 2.0 - For temporary faculty who have taught the same course in the IME Department for more than three semesters.
• ≤ 2.5 - For temporary faculty who have taught the same course in the IME Department for three semesters or fewer.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline in a field relevant to the curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical