Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar - Mechanical Engineering AY 2526

The Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo CA invites applications for fulltime PostDoctoral Teaching Scholar appointments as FullTime Lecturers. This primarily teaching development program seeks to attract and prepare outstanding individuals with completed PhDs for a successful career in engineering academia by gaining teaching experience and training at a premier teachingoriented engineering institution. Participants will primarily engage in teaching activities in fundamental or specialized mechanical engineering courses appropriate to their preparation. They will also be supported through mentorship by experienced engineering educators and through the Universitys Center for Teaching Learning and Technology. Although the position primarily gives instructional training and experience teaching will be reduced by 2025 from a fulltime lecturer position to allow participants to engage in scholarly pursuits in partnership and collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This is a full academic year appointment (September to June) starting in September 2025 with the possibility of an additional oneyear extension contingent on budget departmental need and satisfactory evaluation. This is a unique opportunity for Ph.D. recipients in engineering with an interdisciplinary mindset to join a unique institution that values undergraduate education and applied research activities.

Thisapprenticeshipposition will be hired at the rank of Lecturer B with an anticipatedannualsalary of$74652 paid in 12 monthly installments of$6221.

Located on the central coast of California the Cal Poly College of Engineering is nationally recognized for its strong focus on undergraduate education through a laboratory intensive handson curriculum. With over 6000 undergraduates and 150 Masters students the undergraduate programs include Aerospace Biomedical Civil Computer Electrical Environmental General Industrial Manufacturing Materials Mechanical and Software Engineering plus Computer Science. The College of Engineering at Cal Poly is committed to building a diverse faculty of teacherscholars who collaborate to provide an interdisciplinary and handson approach to student learning and applied research. We believe that individuals from diverse backgrounds strengthen our programs and positively impact student success. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

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 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 Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs 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.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities 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 toadvancing 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Eligible candidates are individuals with a passion for teaching and who have earned their Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated passion and interest in universitylevel teaching an interest in laboratorybased instruction and a willingness to teach in multiple areas of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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 San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: 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.

Please note: 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. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on the potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and wellbeing Cal Poly is a smoke & tobaccofree campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) OutofState Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an oncampus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach 1 a cover letter 2 resume/curriculum vitae 3 statement of teaching philosophy 4 and an unofficial transcript. If applicable please upload a list of CSU courses taught or requesting consideration to teach. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Review of applications will begin May 3 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered.

For further questions please reach out toDr. Peter Schuster