Lecturer - Materials Engineering; AY

Full-Time Lecturer - Materials Engineering (AY 26/27)

The Materials 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 materials engineering 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. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges 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 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, 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.

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, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for our faculty which can be found at  Cal Poly is family friendly, offering parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre‑tax benefits, and an on‑campus children’s center (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

• Master’s in Materials Science and 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.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

• Ph.D. in materials engineering, materials science, metallurgical engineering, polymer science, ceramic engineering, or related major and evidence of (or potential for) excellence in teaching.
• Experience working with broad populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and professional capabilities.

• Mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before employment can begin; failure may result in…