Lecturer, Event Planning and Wine Hospitality

Full Time Lecturer, Event Planning and Wine Hospitality

Job No: 553450
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Central California:
San Luis Obispo
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Agriculture

The Experience Industry Management (EIM) Department in collaboration with the Wine and Viticulture (WVIT) Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a two-year, full-time, academic year Full Time Lecturer in Event Planning and Wine Hospitality starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hospitality, Convention, and Meeting Management (EIM), Strategic Event Planning (EIM), Strategic Event Implementation (EIM), Tasting Room Experience (WVIT), and Wine Hospitality I & II (WVIT). Additional courses across the curriculum may be assigned based on student demand and the applicants' qualifications and interests.

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 per month 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

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.

• An earned Bachelor's degree in event planning/management, marketing, organizational communication, or closely related field.
• Candidates must demonstrate, or show potential for, excellence in teaching, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to be a team player.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required.
• Work effectively with teams, be a productive team player, and interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public.
• Demonstrated relevant professional experience in event management, wine hospitality, and/or related professional sectors with at least one professional certification such as the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation required.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.

• Preference will be given to candidates with productive records of teaching and scholarly activity that would strengthen current department initiatives and those with strong demonstrated leadership experience and capability.
• The ability to collaborate with faculty across the College and University is desirable.
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in event planning and experience management…