Time Lecturer - Electrical Engineering; AY

Position: Full -Time Lecturer - Electrical Engineering (AY 25/26)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - FULL-TIME LECTURER.

The Electrical Engineering Department within the College of Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking to hire four full-time Lecturers beginning September 11, 2025. Primary duties will be to teach undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering courses in the areas of Digital and Computer Design Coursework, Electric Circuit Analysis, Electronic Design, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Power Systems, and Signal Processing.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

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 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - A Master of Science in electronic, electrical, computer science or computer engineering or related major (or B.S. in electronic, electrical, computer science or computer engineering or related major with applicable industrial experience) is required for lecture and lab courses. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in electronic, electrical, computer science or computer engineering or related major and evidence of (or potential for) excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY - At Cal Poly we believe that academic freedom, a cornerstone value, is exercised best when there is understanding and respect for our diversity of experiences, identities, and world views. Consequently, we create learning environments that allow for meaningful development of self-awareness, knowledge, and skills alongside attention to others who may have experiences, worldviews, and values that are different from our own.

In so doing, we encourage our students, faculty, and staff to seek out opportunities to engage with others who are both similar and different from them, thereby increasing their capacity for knowledge, empathy, and conscious participation in local and global communities.

In the spirit of educational equity, and in acknowledgement of the significant ways in which a university education can transform the lives of individuals and communities, we strive to increase the diversity at Cal Poly. As an institution that serves the state of California within a global context, we support the recruitment, retention, and success of talented students, faculty, and staff from across all societies, including people who are from historically and societally marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Cal Poly is an inclusive community that embraces differences in people and thoughts. By being open to new ideas and showing respect for diverse points of view, we support a climate that allows all students, faculty, and staff to feel valued, which in turn facilitates the…