Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar - Mechanical Engineering (AY 25/26)

The Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, invites applications for full-time, Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar appointments as Full-Time Lecturers. This primarily teaching development program seeks to attract and prepare outstanding individuals with completed PhDs for a successful career in engineering academia by gaining teaching experience and training at a premier teaching-oriented engineering institution. Participants will primarily engage in teaching activities in fundamental or specialized mechanical engineering courses appropriate to their preparation. They will also be supported through mentorship by experienced engineering educators and through the University's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Although the position primarily gives instructional training and experience, teaching will be reduced by 20%-25% from a full-time lecturer position to allow participants to engage in scholarly pursuits in partnership and collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This is a full academic year appointment (September to June) starting in September 2025 with the possibility of an additional one-year extension contingent on budget, departmental need, and satisfactory evaluation. This is a unique opportunity for Ph.D. recipients in engineering with an interdisciplinary mindset to join a unique institution that values undergraduate education and applied research activities.

This apprenticeship position will be hired at the rank of Lecturer B with an anticipated annual salary of $74,652 paid in 12 monthly installments of $6,221.

Located on the central coast of California, the Cal Poly College of Engineering is nationally recognized for its strong focus on undergraduate education through a laboratory intensive, hands-on curriculum. With over 6000 undergraduates and 150 Master's students, the undergraduate programs include Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, General, Industrial,  Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical and Software Engineering plus Computer Science. The College of Engineering at Cal Poly is committed to building a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide an interdisciplinary and hands-on approach to student learning and applied research. We believe that individuals from diverse backgrounds strengthen our programs and positively impact student success. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration.

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.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Eligible candidates are individuals with a passion for teaching and who have earned their Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. 

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS