Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Architectural Engineering (AY 26/27)

Opt For Healthy Living; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A university in California seeks a part-time lecturer for the Architectural Engineering Department. The role requires teaching undergraduate courses in Structural Engineering, including structural analysis and soil mechanics. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, with extensive experience or a Master’s preferred. The position involves short-notice appointments and temporary, part-time commitments, reflecting the academic term needs. Candidates should be available on short notice, aligning with the dynamic academic schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering or a closely related field required.
• Extensive experience or a Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate structural analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Structural Engineering.
• Conduct classes in soil mechanics and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Prepare course materials and assess student performance.

Skills

Structural Engineering

CADD/Revit

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557146
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Architecture, On-site (work in-person at business location)

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PART-TIME LECTURER POOL. The Architectural Engineering Department within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate structural analysis and structural design, soil mechanics, mechanical/electrical and CADD/Revit.

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. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

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. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. 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 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering or a closely related field is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience in Structural Engineering or a closely related field or a Master’s degree is preferred.

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, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: 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. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Architectural Engineering Department is one of 5 departments in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, and offers an ABET-accredited, 4-year Bachelor of Science degree and a new masters degree program. The department maintains close ties with industry and prides itself on the practical orientation of lecture and laboratory courses. There is an increasing emphasis within the college for interdisciplinary collaboration with both Architecture and Construction Management. The department currently has approximately 15 full time faculty and over 300 students.

This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. All appointments made from this recruitment are temporary part-time assignments.

Advertised: Apr 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 31 2027 Pacific Daylight Time