Lecturer AY - Aerospace Engineering; AY

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty
- Engineering, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a full‑time lecturer for a two‑year appointment for AY 26/27 and AY 27/28. This appointment comes with the possibility of a one‑year extension to AY 28/29 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations. Responsibilities include teaching core and elective aerospace engineering courses.

Primary duties include teaching in the following disciplines:
Propulsion, orbital mechanics, space environment, attitude determination and control, telecommunications, and space structures. Candidates with 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

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.

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related field. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, related major and evidence of (or potential for) excellence in teaching.
• Preference will be given to those with experience working with broad populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed…