Lecturer, Environmental Planning

The Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Department (NRES) Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a two-year, academic year, Full Time Lecturer in Environmental Planning starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include Environmental Impact Analysis and Management, Applied Resource Analysis and Assessment, and Natural Resource Protection and Policy. Additional courses across the curriculum may be assigned based on student demand and the applicants’ qualifications and interests.

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 per month 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

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, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

• An earned Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or closely related field.
• Evidence of progressive professional experience in the environmental planning field.
• The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Master’s degree in environmental planning or closely related field. The ability to collaborate with the faculty across the College and University is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and the ability to teach broadly across the…