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Full-time Lecturer - Architectural Engineering	San Luis Obispo
The Architectural Engineering Department is seeking applications for a full-time Lecturer position for the 2025-26 academic year, to begin September 11, 2025. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring mentor and educator who champions inclusive excellence in teaching and learning. Candidate may teach structural engineering courses ranging from first-year undergraduate to master’s level. This position offers the chance to educate and empower the next generation of structural engineers and work and live on the beautiful central coast of California. Review of applications will begin December 16, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Police Officer Cadet	San Luis Obispo
The Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD) is seeking individuals interested in beginning an exciting career in law enforcement. Police Cadets work closely with the CPPD Patrol Sergeant to learn the principles and practices of criminal and civil law enforcement and receive training on report writing and firearms use and maintenance, while learning physical fitness practices and arrest methods. Come join a great team!
Director of General Engineering - Asst/Assoc/Full Professor (AY 25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The College of Engineering is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank beginning Fall 2025.
Digital Projects Specialist	San Luis Obispo
The Academic Services department of Robert E. Kennedy Library is seeking a Digital Projects Specialist to contribute to the success of the Digital Projects Lab (DPL) and Digital Scholarship Studio (DSS) by supporting a community of scholars who incorporate data, design, geospatial tools, and related digital technologies across a wide range of disciplines. This position contributes to a user-focused and service-oriented library program informed by best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to support digital and data-intensive teaching, learning, research, and scholarship. There are multiple paths toward success in this position and each may look slightly different depending on the successful candidate's interests and experience. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
Systems Administrator	San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a talented Systems Administrator to join our dynamic Infrastructure Engineering group. Come join our thriving DevOps teams where you will be designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions on AWS, developing and maintaining complex systems on VMware, Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms, and collaborating with engineers to deliver cutting-edge CI/CD solutions. #CalPolyITS
Assistant Professor of English - Technical and Professional Communication (25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, to begin September 11, 2025. Specialization in Black and/or Latine/x Technical and Professional Communication, preferred secondary expertise or experience in cultural rhetorics, community literacies, writing program administration, and/or user experience (UX). Ph.D. in English or related field required.
Assistant Professor in Art and Design - Art Historian of Latin American Art (25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The Department of Art and Design in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History with a specialization in Latin American art to begin September 11, 2025.
Dean, College of Liberal Arts	San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). The CLA has a unique array of disciplines that have contributed to a distinguished reputation of innovation at Cal Poly. The dean will build on this successful legacy to continue to support Cal Poly’s distinct mission, values and clear vision of being the nation’s premier comprehensive polytechnic university. The new dean will lead a vibrant College dedicated to interdisciplinary excellence, equity and inclusion, and forward-thinking programs that develop and inspire whole system thinkers who can help change the world.
Assistant Professor - Computer Engineering (AY 25/26)	San Luis Obispo
Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Computer Engineering.
Goods and Services Procurement Specialist - Strategic Business Services	San Luis Obispo
Join a world class procurement team! Procurement Services is a unit within Strategic Business Services (SBS), overseeing the procurement of all types of goods and services. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our team as we continue to provide a high level of service to all members of our campus.
Police Chief	San Luis Obispo
The Cal Poly University Police Department is seeking Chief of Police who will help to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order and provide exceptional professional services to our guests and our community.
Tenure Track Position - Exercise Physiology	San Luis Obispo
The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in exercise physiology, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024.
Tenure Track Position - Visual and Performing Arts Education	San Luis Obispo
The Department of Liberal Studies in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in visual and performing arts education, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024.
Department Head - Architectural Engineering	San Luis Obispo
The Architectural Engineering Department is seeking applications for a full-time (12 month) Department Head at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to begin September 1, 2025. The position is tenure track with the possibility for tenure to be granted at the time of the appointment. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who engages the department’s stakeholders in developing and achieving its vision, mission and goals while championing inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, research, professional engagement, and service. The position reports to the Dean of the College and carries both administrative and academic duties. The Department Head teaches courses (1/4 time) ranging from first year undergraduate to master’s level and engages in scholarly activities appropriate to tenure status and rank. Civil or structural engineering expertise is required. The Head works closely with faculty and staff to sustain the quality of academic programs and manage the department’s fiscal, human and physical resources.
Part Time Parking Officer	San Luis Obispo
The Transportation and Parking Services team is looking to hire Part-Time Parking Officers. Join Us!
Assistant Professor Political Science - African American Politics and/or Policy (25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The Political Science Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin on September 11, 2025 with a specialization in African American politics and/or policy. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase coverage of areas related to DEI as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. For more information about Cal Poly’s DEI-Focused Cluster Hires, please visit: https://cla.calpoly.edu/diversity-cluster. Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ and submit it to Requisition #541883. Review Begin Date: NOV-18-2024
Assistant Professor in Architectural Engineering	San Luis Obispo
The Architectural Engineering Department is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 11, 2025. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring mentor and educator who champions inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, professional engagement, and service. Candidate will teach structural engineering courses ranging from first-year undergraduate to master’s level and engage in scholarly activities appropriate to tenure status and rank. This position offers the chance to educate and empower the next generation of structural engineers and work and live on the beautiful central coast of California. Review of applications will begin December 9, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering (AY 25/26)	San Luis Obispo
Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering.
Assistant Professor in Construction Management	San Luis Obispo
Construction Management is seeking tenure track faculty to start in the 2025-26 academic year. Top candidates will share our commitment to diversity and teaching excellence within an integrated construction management curriculum and have strong professional experience and interest in cultivating diverse communities who shape the built environment.
DEI-FOCUSED CLUSTER HIRE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development	San Luis Obispo
The Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‐track DEI-focused cluster hire Assistant/ Associate of Sustainable Forest Management starting September 11, 2025. Join us!

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Full-time Lecturer - Architectural Engineering	San Luis Obispo
The Architectural Engineering Department is seeking applications for a full-time Lecturer position for the 2025-26 academic year, to begin September 11, 2025. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring mentor and educator who champions inclusive excellence in teaching and learning. Candidate may teach structural engineering courses ranging from first-year undergraduate to master’s level. This position offers the chance to educate and empower the next generation of structural engineers and work and live on the beautiful central coast of California. Review of applications will begin December 16, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Police Officer Cadet	San Luis Obispo
The Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD) is seeking individuals interested in beginning an exciting career in law enforcement. Police Cadets work closely with the CPPD Patrol Sergeant to learn the principles and practices of criminal and civil law enforcement and receive training on report writing and firearms use and maintenance, while learning physical fitness practices and arrest methods. Come join a great team!
Director of General Engineering - Asst/Assoc/Full Professor (AY 25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The College of Engineering is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank beginning Fall 2025.
Digital Projects Specialist	San Luis Obispo
The Academic Services department of Robert E. Kennedy Library is seeking a Digital Projects Specialist to contribute to the success of the Digital Projects Lab (DPL) and Digital Scholarship Studio (DSS) by supporting a community of scholars who incorporate data, design, geospatial tools, and related digital technologies across a wide range of disciplines. This position contributes to a user-focused and service-oriented library program informed by best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to support digital and data-intensive teaching, learning, research, and scholarship. There are multiple paths toward success in this position and each may look slightly different depending on the successful candidate's interests and experience. We encourage you to communicate how your skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
Systems Administrator	San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a talented Systems Administrator to join our dynamic Infrastructure Engineering group. Come join our thriving DevOps teams where you will be designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions on AWS, developing and maintaining complex systems on VMware, Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms, and collaborating with engineers to deliver cutting-edge CI/CD solutions. #CalPolyITS
Assistant Professor of English - Technical and Professional Communication (25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The English Department in the College of Liberal Arts is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, to begin September 11, 2025. Specialization in Black and/or Latine/x Technical and Professional Communication, preferred secondary expertise or experience in cultural rhetorics, community literacies, writing program administration, and/or user experience (UX). Ph.D. in English or related field required.
Assistant Professor in Art and Design - Art Historian of Latin American Art (25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The Department of Art and Design in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History with a specialization in Latin American art to begin September 11, 2025.
Dean, College of Liberal Arts	San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). The CLA has a unique array of disciplines that have contributed to a distinguished reputation of innovation at Cal Poly. The dean will build on this successful legacy to continue to support Cal Poly’s distinct mission, values and clear vision of being the nation’s premier comprehensive polytechnic university. The new dean will lead a vibrant College dedicated to interdisciplinary excellence, equity and inclusion, and forward-thinking programs that develop and inspire whole system thinkers who can help change the world.
Assistant Professor - Computer Engineering (AY 25/26)	San Luis Obispo
Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Computer Engineering.
Goods and Services Procurement Specialist - Strategic Business Services	San Luis Obispo
Join a world class procurement team! Procurement Services is a unit within Strategic Business Services (SBS), overseeing the procurement of all types of goods and services. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our team as we continue to provide a high level of service to all members of our campus.
Police Chief	San Luis Obispo
The Cal Poly University Police Department is seeking Chief of Police who will help to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order and provide exceptional professional services to our guests and our community.
Tenure Track Position - Exercise Physiology	San Luis Obispo
The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in exercise physiology, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024.
Tenure Track Position - Visual and Performing Arts Education	San Luis Obispo
The Department of Liberal Studies in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in visual and performing arts education, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024.
Department Head - Architectural Engineering	San Luis Obispo
The Architectural Engineering Department is seeking applications for a full-time (12 month) Department Head at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to begin September 1, 2025. The position is tenure track with the possibility for tenure to be granted at the time of the appointment. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who engages the department’s stakeholders in developing and achieving its vision, mission and goals while championing inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, research, professional engagement, and service. The position reports to the Dean of the College and carries both administrative and academic duties. The Department Head teaches courses (1/4 time) ranging from first year undergraduate to master’s level and engages in scholarly activities appropriate to tenure status and rank. Civil or structural engineering expertise is required. The Head works closely with faculty and staff to sustain the quality of academic programs and manage the department’s fiscal, human and physical resources.
Part Time Parking Officer	San Luis Obispo
The Transportation and Parking Services team is looking to hire Part-Time Parking Officers. Join Us!
Assistant Professor Political Science - African American Politics and/or Policy (25/26)	San Luis Obispo
The Political Science Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin on September 11, 2025 with a specialization in African American politics and/or policy. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase coverage of areas related to DEI as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. For more information about Cal Poly’s DEI-Focused Cluster Hires, please visit: https://cla.calpoly.edu/diversity-cluster. Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ and submit it to Requisition #541883. Review Begin Date: NOV-18-2024
Assistant Professor in Architectural Engineering	San Luis Obispo
The Architectural Engineering Department is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 11, 2025. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring mentor and educator who champions inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, professional engagement, and service. Candidate will teach structural engineering courses ranging from first-year undergraduate to master’s level and engage in scholarly activities appropriate to tenure status and rank. This position offers the chance to educate and empower the next generation of structural engineers and work and live on the beautiful central coast of California. Review of applications will begin December 9, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering (AY 25/26)	San Luis Obispo
Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Aerospace Engineering.
Assistant Professor in Construction Management	San Luis Obispo
Construction Management is seeking tenure track faculty to start in the 2025-26 academic year. Top candidates will share our commitment to diversity and teaching excellence within an integrated construction management curriculum and have strong professional experience and interest in cultivating diverse communities who shape the built environment.
DEI-FOCUSED CLUSTER HIRE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development	San Luis Obispo
The Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‐track DEI-focused cluster hire Assistant/ Associate of Sustainable Forest Management starting September 11, 2025. Join us!

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