Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Industrial Technology; AY

part-time lecturer pool - industrial technology (ay 26/27)

job no: 557283

work type: instructional faculty - temporary/lecturer

location: central california: cal poly - san luis obispo campus

categories: bargaining unit: unit 3 - cfa - california faculty association, appointment type: temporary, time basis: part time, job search category/discipline: faculty - business/management, workplace type (exclude inst fac): on-site (work in-person at business location)

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.

the industrial technology, packaging, and entrepreneurship area in the orfalea college of business at cal poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers and lab instructors during the fall and/or spring semesters of the 2026-27 academic year, which begins august 17, 2026. Positions are available as determined by need and funding for teaching assignments in industrial automation and manufacturing technologies (e.g., cad/cam, basic plc and robot programming, setup/operation of cnc mills and lathes), industrial power systems, industrial safety and quality program leadership, product design and development (e.g., solidworks, fusion 360, artioscad, keyshot, rhinoceros, prototyping, sketching, rendering), supply chain management and logistics, operations planning and control, lean six sigma, commercialization of new technologies, and professional technical selling.

Assignments are contingent upon class availability, scheduling, budget and enrollments.

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 2026, 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.

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.

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