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Executive Director for Strategic Year-Round Operations
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San Luis Obispo
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| The division of Strategic Initiatives and Advocacy is in need of a temporary (6 month position) Executive Director for Strategic Year-Round Operations Support to work with the team on planned year-round project development. |
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Senior Director, Economic Development, Bay Area
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San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus
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| Cal Poly is looking for a Senior Director, Economic Development, Bay Area to join their team to support the ongoing mission of the California Polytechnic Maritime Academy. |
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Associate Dean, Operations
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San Luis Obispo
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| The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as an Associate Dean of Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Dean’s Leadership Team to help lead and manage the college. |
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Supervising Automotive/Equipment Mechanic
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Facilities Management and Development (FM&D) organization is a unit within the Administration and Finance division and is responsible for the management, operations, and development of facilities on the university campus. We are currently looking for a qualified Supervising Automotive/Equipment Mechanic to join our team! |
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Administrative Coordinator - Engineering Technology Department
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San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus
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| The Engineering Technology Department is searching for an Administrative Support Coordinator II to join their department. This position will have opportunity to work directly with the faculty and students of the Engineering Technology Department and support the department in with procurement, class scheduling, and many other interesting and engaging ways! Apply today to learn more! |
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Academic Advisor - College of Engineering
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San Luis Obispo
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| Cal Poly Engineering Student Services (ESS) is looking for a Student Services Professional II - Academic Advisor! ESS provides an inclusive, respectful, encouraging environment that fosters the retention and graduation of all undergraduate engineering students. Through our Advising, Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP), and International Exchange Program (IEP), our staff provides comprehensive services to guide and empower students to achieve their goals. Join us! |
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Full Time Lecturer, Event Planning and Wine Hospitality
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Experience Industry Management Department, in collaboration with the Wine and Viticulture Department, is seeking a Full Time Lecturer in Event Planning and Wine Hospitality starting August 17, 2026. Join us! |
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Department of Marine Transportation - Maritime Vocational Lecturer (Pool Position)
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San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus
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| The Department of Marine Transportation at the California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy (Cal Poly Maritime), a specialized campus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) invites applications for Maritime Vocational Lecturers starting January 2, 2026. |
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Full-Time Lecturer - U.S. History (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The History Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a two-year, full-time (non-tenure-track) lecturer appointment in US history beginning August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will teach lower-division General Education survey courses (HIST 2201 and/or 2202; GE Area 4A). |
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Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning
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San Luis Obispo
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| The City and Regional Planning Department at Cal Poly seeks a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor with demonstrated expertise in housing policy, planning, and development, with a focus on affordability and equity. We welcome candidates whose teaching, research, and professional work address the critical challenges of housing access, affordability, and sustainability across diverse communities.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose interdisciplinary approaches connect housing to related issues such as real estate development, transit-oriented development, climate resilience, community development, social justice, and neighborhood design. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and engage in community-based and applied research that advances affordable housing solutions at regional and national scales.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strength in some of the following areas:
• Housing policy and finance
• Community and neighborhood planning
• Form-based and spatial planning
• Real estate development and feasibility analysis
• Quantitative or qualitative research methods
• Geospatial analysis and data visualization
• Service learning and community engagement
Teaching responsibilities include both studio (laboratory) and lecture courses. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to service learning, particularly through partnerships with Central California communities and the broader region. |
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Emergency Hire Administrative Coordinator - Center for Health Research
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San Luis Obispo
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| This is a 90-day Emergency Hire position to support the Center for Health Research in the Kinesiology and Public Health Department. |
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Academic Employment Analyst - Academic Personnel
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San Luis Obispo - Mustang Business Park
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| Academic Personnel is seeking an Academic Employment Analyst to support the appointment and employment functions for Unit 3 and Unit 11 appointments and visas. We’re looking for someone with leadership abilities to work both independently and collaboratively on a variety of personnel-related projects. We are a team who takes great pride in our service to the university. Join us! |
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Payroll Coordinator
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San Luis Obispo - Mustang Business Park
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| Payroll Services is hiring a temporary, full-time payroll coordinator. |
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Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship (ITPE) Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line, academic year position as Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management (SCM) beginning August 17, 2026.
We are seeking candidates with teaching and research interests in the broad areas of SCM, with particular emphasis on (but not limited to): (1) Digital supply chain technologies, (2) Data analytics and modeling, (3) Sustainability and resilience through technology, (4) Enterprise resource planning and information systems, and (5) Logistics and distribution.
The ITPE Area is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education through a laboratory-intensive, hands-on curriculum that embodies Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy. Our team of 30+ tenured, tenure-track, and adjunct faculty includes business professionals, designers, engineers, and scientists who share a passion for student learning and applied research. |
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Technology Adoption and Human Resources
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Agribusiness Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‐track Assistant/Associate Professor of Technology Adoption and Human Resources starting August 17, 2026. Join us! |
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Lab Support IST II - College of Engineering
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San Luis Obispo
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| The College of Engineering is searching for an Lab Support Technician position dedicated to Mechanical Engineering labs and learning spaces. The Mechanical Engineering Department’s program integrates theory and hands-on experiences to prepare graduates to creatively solve our world’s challenges through innovation. Our graduates are ready from day one to solve problems at the molecular level to large-scale systems. Join our team and help facilitate the future of Mechanical Engineering through our students! |
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Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies - African American/Black Studies (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Ethnic Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026. AOS: African American Studies with preferences in Black Feminisms and/or Queer/Trans Black Studies. |
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Event Operations Analyst - Facilities Management and Development - Temporary
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Facilities Management and Development (FM&D) organization is a unit within the Administration and Finance division and is responsible for the management, operations, and development of facilities on the university campus. We are currently looking for a qualified Events Analyst to join our team!
This is a full-time 6 month + 1 day temporary position and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement. |
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Assistant Professor Landscape Architecture - Resilient Design
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Landscape Architecture Department in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the academic year beginning August 17, 2026. |
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Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship (ITPE) Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line, academic year position as Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship beginning August 17, 2026.
We are seeking candidates with teaching and research interests in the broad areas of Entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on (but not limited to): (1) Technology driven entrepreneurship and venture growth, (2) Small and family business entrepreneurship, (3) Innovation and design, (4) Environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship, and (5) Innovation and regional development policy.
This position is part of an innovation and entrepreneurship university cluster hire. Successful candidates are expected to actively engage in transdisciplinary initiatives related to innovation and/or entrepreneurship and direct collaboration with the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) to further develop vibrant academic and co-curricular programs. |