Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Entrepreneurship (AY 26/27)

California State University, Chico; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking a part-time Entrepreneurship lecturer for the Fall and/or Spring semesters. The role focuses on delivering undergraduate courses on entrepreneurship fundamentals, design thinking, and technology entrepreneurship. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship or a related field, along with significant industry experience and effective teaching skills.

This temporary position requires engagement with real-world business practices and may involve work on short notice. Join us in fostering a healthy and vibrant learning environment at our Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus.

Qualifications

• Evidence of current engagement in the professional field.
• Significant industry experience demonstrating practical application.
• Ability to effectively teach courses emphasizing experiential learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in entrepreneurship fundamentals.
• Deliver content on lean startup and technology entrepreneurship.
• Manage course scheduling based on student enrollment.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate entrepreneurship courses

Industry experience in entrepreneurship

Engagement in professional field

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship or related discipline

Master’s degree in business or related discipline

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557291
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Business/Management, 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.

The Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship Area in the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time Entrepreneurship lecturers for the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026‑27 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Positions are available as determined by need and funding for teaching assignments in entrepreneurship fundamentals, lean startup, design thinking, customer development, funding and managing high‑growth startups, business basics for entrepreneurs, and technology entrepreneurship. Assignments are contingent upon class availability, scheduling, budget and enrollments.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate entrepreneurship courses including entrepreneurship fundamentals, lean startup, design thinking, customer development, funding and managing high‑growth startups, business basics for entrepreneurs, and technology entrepreneurship. Assignments will be scheduled based on classroom availability, faculty needs and student enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of current engagement in the professional field through ongoing work, training, or alignment with industry trends.
• Significant and relevant industry experience demonstrating depth of knowledge and practical application in entrepreneurship.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate entrepreneurship courses, particularly those that emphasize experiential learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or a related discipline.
• Current and relevant industry or teaching experience that demonstrates competency to teach entrepreneurship courses that emphasize experiential learning.
• Any exception to these qualifications may occur with the consent of the area’s tenured and probationary faculty.

Special Conditions

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

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.

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.

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), and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. 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.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please attach a cover letter, resume/CV, copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned (official sealed transcripts of highest degree will be required of all finalists prior to appointment), and teaching effectiveness to your online faculty application. If applicable, please also attach a list of CSU courses previously taught and courses requesting consideration to teach. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application. Cal Poly will solicit letters from the people listed by applicants.

For questions, please contact the Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship Area in the Orfalea College of Business by email at [e-mail].