Lecturer AY Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

College of Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at California State Polytechnic University Pomona is seeking qualified applicants for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool in the areas outlined in The Position section for future teaching assignments.

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 Engineerings mission is to prepare students for industry and advanced studies by implementing an inclusive polytechnic philosophy through collaborative teamwork innovation entrepreneurship and professional integrity. The College offers 12 ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees and 7 Masters degrees to over 6300 students across seven academic departments that include: Aerospace Engineering Chemical and Materials Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Technology Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The College is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and currently ranks 5th among undergraduate engineering programs in non-doctorate-granting public institutions. Additionally it houses more than 40 student clubs that offer hands-on learning opportunities and have been recognized at several national competitions. We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty staff and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment.

About the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department at Cal Poly Pomona has two undergraduate programs Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering as well as two masters programs Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. The IME department is among a few departments in the state of California that offer a Manufacturing Engineering program. Its strategic location makes it possible to collaborate with various industries in the region. During the last decade the department has grown from about two hundred students to more than six hundred. Our students and faculty come from a diverse set of backgrounds. Currently the department has ten tenured/tenure-track faculty members and about twenty lecturers who cumulatively teach an average of a hundred sections of our courses per semester. Committed to the PolyX experience the Department provides students with access to several laboratories designed for instruction of Industrial and Manufacturing courses. Among those are machining and automation laboratories. The IME department is student-focused and strives to build a safe environment for faculty staff and students so that they can communicate productively and build healthy relationships. The department also aims to develop and benefit from strong industry relationships. We strongly believe in the value of diversity equity and inclusion and the integral roles they play in achieving teaching research and service excellence.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool remains open continuously and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and available 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 courses in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. For more information on topics related to Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. Department accepts candidates for the adjunct pools for any topics listed in the catalog with IE MFE and IME prefixes. To see the full list of courses and topics please visit the latest published catalogs using the instructions below:

• Go to the top-right corner select the latest catalog year (e.g. University Catalog).
• In the bottom-left corner click Index of Academic Programs.
• Choose Bachelor
• From the list select Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

Top priority areas of interest are:

• Automation
• Mechatronics
• Engineering Ethics
• Engineering Economics and Fiscal Implications in Technical Decision Making
• Linear Optimization
• Simulation
• Quality Control

Responsibilities and Expectations

a) Teaching Responsibilities
Teach assigned courses in the IME Department curriculum ensuring complete alignment with each courses Expanded Course Outline (ECO). The syllabus textbook and course content must conform to the corresponding ECO.

b) Office Hours
Maintain regular and accessible office hours in accordance with the University Office Hours Policy to support students effectively.

c) Departmental Responsiveness
Be responsive and cooperative with departmental communication and administrative processes. Faculty are expected to respond to all departmental and student inquiries within two working days during semesters in which they hold teaching assignments.

d) Professional Development
Engage in ongoing professional development activities offered by the university to maintain and enhance teaching effectiveness and subject-matter expertise.

e) Student Evaluations
Meet or exceed the expected average student evaluation scores for each assigned course section:

• 2.0 For temporary faculty who have taught the same course in the IME Department for more than three semesters.
• 2.5 For temporary faculty who have taught the same course in the IME Department for three semesters or fewer.

Required Qualifications

• A masters degree in industrial engineering manufacturing engineering mechanical engineering or a related discipline in a field relevant to the curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in industrial engineering manufacturing engineering mechanical engineering or a related discipline in a field relevant to the curriculum.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and the ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

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

• Application for Academic Employment

Form

Questionnaire for Prospective Lecturers

When completing this form please enter New Candidate Name in the To field.

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Saeideh Fallah-Fini at

Disclosures

Pursuant to Education Code 89521applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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.