Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (AY 26/27)
California State UniversityAbout the role
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.
INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (IME) - Part-Time Lecturer Pool. The IME Department, College of Engineering at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for semester-by-semester appointments during the 2026-2027 academic year. Eligible candidates should be capable of teaching in areas of Industrial Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering. Topic areas include: Introduction to Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Graphics Communication for Design and Manufacturing, Introduction to Metal Casting and Prototyping, Materials Joining, Introduction to Design and Manufacturing, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes: Metal Casting and Joining, Introduction to Modern Electronics Manufacturing, Process Improvement Fundamentals, Introduction to Enterprise Analytics and Database Systems, Intermediate Design and Manufacturing, Financial Decision Making for Engineers, Operations Research and Management, Statistical Decision-Making and Quality Control, Test Design and Analysis in Manufacturing Engineering, Fundamentals of Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing and Process Automation, Production Planning and Control Systems, Process and System Simulation, Facilities Design and Warehousing, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Engineering and Systems Design, Applications of Enterprise Analytics, Sales Engineering, Software Product Management, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Product and Process Development, and Engineering Management. Candidates with extensive industry experience 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:
Lecturer A: $5,507-$6,677
Lecturer B: $6,221-$13,224
Lecturer C: $6,825-$14,523
Lecturer D: $8,593-$15,211
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, and is 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. Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for our faculty which can be found at https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/. Cal Poly is family friendly, offering parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre-tax benefits, and an on-campus children’s center (Apply for this role
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