Lecturer - Engineering Technology; AY Solano Campus

Full-Time Lecturer - Engineering Technology (AY 26/27) Solano Campus

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

The Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, Solano Campus is seeking a full‑time lecturer for a two‑year appointment beginning AY 26/27 and ending 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 Engineering Technology courses.

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.

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.

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, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. 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.

Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology 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 demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree), experience with laboratory‑based instruction, and/or industry experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology or engineering management, a current U.S. Coast Guard 2nd Engineer license or higher with appropriate STCW endorsements.
• Those with interests and expertise in more than one technical area, engineering leadership role experience, and/or leadership training experience.

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 satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

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