Lecturer AY - Chemicals and Materials

Position Overview

Part‑time Lecturer pool for the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Positions filled on a semester basis (Fall, Spring; possible Summer).

• Programming and Data Analysis (MATLAB, Excel, and Python)
• Statistics
• Material and Energy Balances
• Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers
• Thermodynamics
• Transport Phenomena (Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer)
• Kinetics and Reactor Design
• Separation Processes
• Process Controls
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses (Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer, Unit Operations and Process Controls)
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Materials Thermodynamics
• Materials Transport and Kinetics
• Corrosion
• Polymer Materials
• Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy
• Composite Materials
• Ceramic Materials

Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and provide weekly office hours based on the teaching load. May be required to attend department meetings relevant to teaching duties.

• A Master’s degree in Chemical or Materials engineering or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Demonstrable skills/potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and in developing and implementing laboratory-based experiments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A Ph.D. in chemical or materials engineering or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• An undergraduate degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Demonstrable and practical skills in teaching a broad range of courses and laboratories in Chemical Engineering.
• Ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Initial rank and salary determined by experience and education. Full‑time (15 units) monthly base salaries prorated to units, paid in six monthly payments per semester. New appointees generally hired at Lecturer A or B rank no more than $6,221 per month (as of July 2024). The CSU system offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision indicating sexual harassment within the last 7 years after meeting minimum qualifications. Applicants must sign a release form authorizing release of information from current or former employers regarding substantiated misconduct allegations.

A background check (including criminal records) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers are conditional and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found or if the candidate misrepresents information.

Out of State Employment: The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California.

Mandated Reporter: The position requires compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

International Candidates: Cal Poly Pomona does not sponsor H‑1B visas subject to the $100,000 fee established by Presidential Proclamation (2025). Applicants must determine applicability.

Advertised: Apr 10 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 17 2026 Pacific Daylight Time