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

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

Job summary

A higher education institution seeks a Part-Time Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering for the AY 26/27. Responsibilities include teaching courses in biomedical engineering. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in engineering and demonstrate teaching ability. Experience in student-centered learning and proficiency in English are essential. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience working with diverse populations. Applications close on Mar 31, 2027, and interested candidates should prepare required documentation to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related area is required.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and ongoing professional development.
• Experience and commitment to student-centered learning required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral English needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach biomedical engineering courses as part of the department.
• Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ensure adherence to equal opportunity policies in the department.

Skills

Teaching ability

Student-centered learning

Collaborative work

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related area

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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

Apply now Job no: 556036

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Part‑Time Lecturer positions are available in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, during the 2026-27 academic year. Part‑time appointments are made from a pool of approved applicants, as determined by need, and contingent on funding. Responsibilities include teaching biomedical engineering courses. Candidates with extensive industry experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants from industry or universities interested in visiting positions are encouraged to apply.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related area is required.
• Candidates must have demonstrated teaching ability as well as evidence of ongoing professional development and competence.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, university teaching and appropriate industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

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.

Benefits and Additional Information

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

How to Apply

Interested candidates must attach (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) an unofficial transcript, and (5) a list of CSU / university courses taught (if applicable).

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.

For full consideration, please apply by May 6 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered.

For questions, please contact Dr. Kristen Cardinal ([e-mail]), BMED Department Chair, if you have any questions.

Advertised: Apr 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Mar 31 2027 Pacific Daylight Time