Part-Time Lecturer Pool Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (AY 2627)

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Job Location:

San Luis, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 8593 - 15211

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (IME) -Part-Time Lecturer Pool. The IME Department College of Engineering at Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for semester-by-semester appointments during the 2026-2027 academic year. Eligible candidates should be capable of teaching in areas of Industrial Engineering and/or Manufacturing Engineering. Topic areas include: Introduction to Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Technical Graphics Communication for Design and Manufacturing Introduction to Metal Casting and Prototyping Materials Joining Introduction to Design and Manufacturing Introduction to Manufacturing Processes: Metal Casting and Joining Introduction to Modern Electronics Manufacturing Process Improvement Fundamentals Introduction to Enterprise Analytics and Database Systems Intermediate Design and Manufacturing Financial Decision Making for Engineers Operations Research and Management Statistical Decision-Making and Quality Control Test Design and Analysis in Manufacturing Engineering Fundamentals of Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing and Process Automation Production Planning and Control Systems Process and System Simulation Facilities Design and Warehousing Human Factors and Ergonomics in Engineering and Systems Design Applications of Enterprise Analytics Sales Engineering Software Product Management Systems Engineering Supply Chain and Logistics Management Product and Process Development and Engineering Management. Candidates with extensive industry experience are encouraged to apply.

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: $5507-$6677
Lecturer B: $6221-$13224
Lecturer C: $6825-$14523
Lecturer D: $8593-$15211

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 anti-discrimination 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 and is 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 to advancing 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.

Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for our faculty which can be found athttps:// Poly is family friendly offering parental leave educational fee waivers childcare pre-tax benefits and an on-campus childrens center ( QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in industrial or manufacturing engineering or a related field is 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

M.S. or Ph.D. in industrial or manufacturing engineering or a related field is with extensive industry experience are encouraged to 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.

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 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.

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 is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

For health and well-being Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H-1B for this position.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

As a premier comprehensive polytechnic university Cal Poly is ranked as the best public masters university in the western U.S. while its Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering program is also ranked as one of the best public masters level programs in the United States. The program has a strong focus on undergraduate and masters level education through a laboratory intensive hands-on curriculum. The 30 tenured tenure-track and lecturer/adjunct faculty in the department are dedicated engineers with a passion for teaching innovative applied research interacting with students and advising student club activities. Our learn by doing philosophy ( is emphasized in the curriculum by the large number of design-centered laboratories integrating design throughout the curriculum and the senior project capstone design experience. These prepare graduates for careers in operations management production planning and scheduling facility design human factors design data analysis and decision-making quality control and reliability economic and resource planning and process improvement.

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach (1) a cover letter (2) resume/curriculum vitae (3) statement of teaching philosophy (4) an unofficial transcript and (5) a list of CSU / university courses taught (if applicable).

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.

For full consideration please apply by May 16 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered.

For questions please contact Pan IME Department

Required Experience:

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (IME) -Part-Time Lecturer Pool. The IME Department College of Engineering at Cal Poly State Univers...