Lecturer AY Chemicals and Materials
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Job Location:
Pomona, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 8593 - 15211
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Temporary Faculty Pool
Department of Chemical and Materials
College of Engineering
TheDepartment of Chemical and Materials Engineering at California State Polytechnic University Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool for part-time teaching appointments.
About Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938 Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive relevant and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts humanities sciences engineering and professional disciplines the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1400-acre campus which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The universitys nearly 30000 students are taught and mentored by the campuss more than 1400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 masters degree programs 11 credential and certificate programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
About the College of Engineering
The College of Engineering is a recognized leader in undergraduate engineering education and consistently ranks high nationally by the U.S. News & World Report among state-supported undergraduate engineering programs in non-doctorate-granting institutions. We are the largest college on campus and admissions is selective. We enroll approximately 7000 undergraduate students and graduate approximately 1000 every year. We enroll approximately 400 graduate students and graduate approximately 100 every year. The college offers ten bachelors degrees in engineering two bachelors degrees in engineering technology and six engineering masters degrees. Our undergraduate student body is very diverse with 51 percent from underrepresented groups and nearly 41 percent of our recent graduates are first-generation and low-income.
The college practices a learn-by-doing education philosophy linking theory to practice. Students participate in real-world engineering problem-solving through internships senior class projects and senior capstone design experiences. We graduate day-one professionals that are highly sought after by industry. Teaching student learning and student success are our major priorities and active research and scholarly activities are expected of faculty. To support these priorities 62% of our instructional spaces are devoted to laboratories. Faculty embrace the teacher-scholar model that integrates the commitment to excellent teaching with ongoing scholarly engagement to strengthen and support both faculty and students. Applied basic and/or pedagogical research are valued and faculty have access to many internal teaching and research grant opportunities.
About the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Offers a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BS in Materials Engineering serving approximately 300 students. The department also offers an MS in Materials (MSMTE) addition the department offers a Minor in Materials Engineering. The department also offers service courses for other majors within the college. The department actively pursues outcomes-based assessment to evaluate its effectiveness in promoting student learning and the success of its graduates. The department has established strong ties with local industry and its Industry Action Council is very active in supporting the programs. The faculty is very active in research and the students regularly present papers at conferences and have been recognized with awards at the local regional and national levels.
The Position
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:
Chemical Engineering:
- Programming and Data Analysis (MATLAB Excel and Python)
- Statistics
- Material and Energy Balances
- Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers
- Thermodynamics
- Transport Phenomena (Momentum Heat and Mass Transfer)
- Kinetics and Reactor Design
- Separation Processes
- Process Controls
- Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses (Fluid Flow Heat and Mass Transfer Unit Operations and Process Controls)
Materials Engineering:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Materials Thermodynamics
- Materials Transport and Kinetics
- Corrosion
- Polymer Materials
- Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy
- Composite Materials
- Ceramic Materials
Responsibilities
Teach assigned division courses in the departments curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day evening and/or weekend courses. They may be requested to attend certain department meetings relevant to their work.
Required Qualifications
- A Masters degree in Chemical or Materials engineering or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
- Demonstrable skills/potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and in developing and implementing laboratory-based experiments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in chemical or materials engineering or related discipline
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
- An undergraduate degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Demonstrable and practical skills in teaching a broad range of courses and
laboratories in Chemical Engineering
- Ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Salary and Benefit Information
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications not to exceed $6221 per month. As of July 2024 the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $5507 - $ 6677
Lecturer B: $6221 - $13224
Lecturer C: $6825 - $14523
Lecturer D: $8593 - $15211
The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents including medical dental vision retirement and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional information about the university benefits please visit and for more about faculty life and employee benefits please see .
How to Apply
A complete application must include:
- Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to teach)
- Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire)
- Three professional references with names and email addresses
Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Stacey Holderness ASC at .
Disclosures
Background Check:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Out of State Employment:
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State 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 tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter:
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.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Disclosures
Background Check:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Out of State Employment:
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State 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 tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter:
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.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
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