Lecturer - and Regional Planning

Overview

The City and Regional Planning Department in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a full-time lecturer for the 2026-27 academic year.

• Teach laboratory (studio) and lecture-format courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in one or more of the following areas: community planning, urban design, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Lead community planning studios or urban design studios; engage in learn-by-doing and project-based learning as the preferred teaching model.
• Work with real community clients such as cities, counties, or community-based organizations as part of studio work when required.

• A master's degree in planning, landscape architecture, urban design, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Five years of professional and/or teaching experience in the field of planning.
• Demonstrated competence in urban design or community planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals with exceptional professional and/or academic distinction may be considered without the cited credentials.

• Ph.D. or Professional Doctorate in planning or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated research/practice interests; alignment with the polytechnic tradition that promotes theory and practice through Learn by Doing.
• Professional and/or teaching experience includes supervision of project work.

• The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• After a conditional offer, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before start of employment. The university may withdraw the offer if the background check is not satisfactorily completed. An individualized assessment may be used to consider criminal history against job duties.
• Current employees offered positions on campus may be required to undergo a background check where required by law or designated as sensitive.
• Cal Poly prohibits smoking on campus; the university promotes a healthy environment.
• CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

One of five departments in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, the award-winning Department of City and Regional Planning offers two PAB-accredited programs—the Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning (BSCRP) and the Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP). The department emphasizes land use, physical planning, urban design, and sustainability, with opportunities for interdisciplinary courses and strong links to the California planning profession.

This position is open to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment and complies with applicable civil rights laws. Cal Poly is committed to an inclusive environment and to advancing knowledge and student success through diversity and equity.

Please attach a letter of interest, teaching philosophy, resume/CV, courses previously taught, sample syllabi, and unofficial transcripts of the highest degree. Be prepared to provide the names and emails of three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025. Official transcripts and three current letters of recommendation will be required before appointment. To apply online, visit the following URL: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./551898