Lecturer, BRAE — Irrigation & CAD for Undergrads

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University is seeking a full-time lecturer starting approximately August 12, 2027. Candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in bioresource and agricultural engineering, including irrigation, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in agriculture or a related field and experience in teaching. The department emphasizes a student-centered approach and seeks candidates committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an earned Master’s degree in agriculture with an emphasis in irrigation.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses with laboratory components.
• Ability to teach a variety of agricultural engineering topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate-level courses in bioresource engineering.
• Supervise undergraduate senior projects and clubs.
• Engage in student-centered learning and teaching.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate agricultural irrigation courses

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Master’s degree in agriculture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University is seeking a full-time lecturer starting approximately August 12, 2027. Candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in bioresource and agricultural engineering, including irrigation, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in agriculture or a related field and experience in teaching. The department emphasizes a student-centered approach and seeks candidates committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.