On-Campus Part-Time CS & Software Engineering Lecturer

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks part-time lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Appointments from a pool are temporary and made close to the start of terms; candidates must be available on short notice.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in computer science, software engineering or computer engineering. Initial rank and salary depend on experience; most new lecturers are hired at Lecturer A or B.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering with multiple years of applicable industry experience.
• MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• If MS is in a related field, BS must be in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Candidates with extensive industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach computer science, software engineering or computer engineering courses.
• Part-time appointments are made from a pool of accepted applicants, as determined by need and funding.
• Candidates with extensive industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching experience

Education

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks part-time lecturers for the 2026-2027 academic year in Computer Science & Software Engineering. Appointments from a pool are temporary and made close to the start of terms; candidates must be available on short notice.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in computer science, software engineering or computer engineering. Initial rank and salary depend on experience; most new lecturers are hired at Lecturer A or B.