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Full-Time Lecturer AY - Theatre (26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Theatre and Dance Department invites applicants for a full-time lecturer position of Theatre. Areas of expertise include: Theatre History, Performance Studies, Technical Production, and/or Technical Direction. |
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Full-Time Lecturer AY - Philosophy (26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Philosophy Department is hiring one full-time lecturer to teach courses including Logic and Argumentative Writing, Philosophical Classics: Knowledge and Reality, & Philosophical Classics: Ethics and Political Philosophy. |
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Full-Time Lecturer - Sociology (26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Social Sciences - Full-time Lecturer in the Social Sciences Department, College of Liberal Arts, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, California to begin August 17, 2026. Recruitment is for one position, with a one-year appointment for the 2026-27 Academic Year, with the potential to renew for a second year. |
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Medical Assistant - Campus Health and Wellbeing
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Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
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| Campus Health & Wellbeing is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team at the Solano campus! The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations. |
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Executive Director of Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE)
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Cal Poly - Mustang Business Park (San Luis Obispo), Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Executive Director of Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE) is a leadership role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of both programmatic initiatives and administrative operations in Extended, Professional and Continuing Education. |
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Biomedical Engineering Department Technician - College of Engineering
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Biomedical Engineering Department is seeking a skilled Equipment Technician III – Electro-Mechanical to support our dynamic instructional and research laboratories! Join a collaborative College of Engineering team where you will design and fabricate innovative prototypes, maintain advanced biomedical equipment, lead lab safety initiatives, and directly support hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for impactful careers in industry and research. |
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CENG Emergency Hire – Computer Science & Software Engineering - College of Engineering
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| This is a 90-day (60-day if SSP) Emergency Hire position to support Computer Science & Software Engineering |
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Full-time Lecturer - Biological Sciences
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Biological Sciences Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is seeking to hire full-time lecturers for two-year contracts, with appointments beginning August 17, 2026 and ending approximately May 19, 2028. Teaching assignments may include both introductory and upper-division classes. We have particular teaching needs in the molecular/cellular biology area and in the area of anatomy and physiology. Other classes may also be part of the teaching assignment as appropriate. Qualified candidates from related disciplines of biological sciences are invited to apply. |
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Full-time Lecturer - Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is seeking to hire full-time lecturers for two-year contracts, with appointments beginning August 17, 2026 and ending approximately May 19, 2028. The bulk of teaching assignments will be in general chemistry for majors and non-majors, with the potential for other assignments. Qualified candidates from all disciplines of chemistry are invited to apply. |
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Full-time Lecturer - Mathematics
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Mathematics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is seeking to hire one full-time lecturer for a two-year contract, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026 and ending approximately May 19, 2028. Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach undergraduate pre-calculus and calculus courses. |
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Full-time Lecturer - Kinesiology
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is seeking to hire one full-time lecturer for a two-year contract, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026, and ending approximately May 19, 2028. Candidates must be committed to high-quality teaching in the area of psychosocial aspects of sport and physical activity. Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach undergraduate courses in: Sport and Gender; Sports, Media, and United States Popular Culture and Sport and Physical Activity Throughout Civilizations. |
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Emergency Hire - Administrative Support Assistant - University Scheduling
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Cal Poly - Mustang Business Park (San Luis Obispo)
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| This is a 90-day Emergency Hire position to support the University Scheduling team in the Office of the Registrar. |
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Instructional Support Technician II, Animal Health Center
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Animal Science Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is looking for an Instructional Support Technician for our new Animal Health Center. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing college! |
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Instructional Support Technician II - George Wurzel Plant Sciences Building
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is looking for an Instructional Support Technician for our new George Wurzel Plant Sciences Building. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing college! |
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Full-time Lecturer - Statistics
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Statistics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is seeking to hire full-time lecturers for two-year contracts, with appointments beginning August 17, 2026 and ending approximately May 19, 2028. Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach introductory statistics courses. |
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Full-time Lecturer - Physics
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Physics Department seeks to hire full-time lecturers for appointments beginning August 17, 2026 and ending approximately May 19, 2028. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Physics Education, or Astronomy (or a closely related field with a strong physics background) to teach introductory physics and possibly, astronomy courses. These positions provide teaching experience within our department that will help lecturers achieve their career objectives. Our department strives to create an environment in which our lecturers feel supported in their professional growth and development. |
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Full-time Lecturer - Public Health
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Kinesiology and Public Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is seeking to hire one full-time lecturer for a two-year contract, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026 and ending approximately May 19, 2028. Candidates must be committed to high-quality teaching. Primary duties and responsibilities are to teach undergraduate courses in Drugs in Society, Public Health & Mental Health, Social Determinants of Health, Medical Terminology, and other courses in the public health major. |
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Full-Time Lecturer - Geography (26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Social Sciences Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks a broadly-trained Human Geographer for a one-year, full-time (non-tenure-track) lecturer appointment in Geography beginning August 17, 2026. |
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Security Controls Administrator - Public Safety
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Cal Poly Public Safety is looking for a security controls administrator to support these initiatives campus-wide. The role will play an important role in managing complex systems, interfacing with all levels of campus partners, and implementing an exciting new initiative across campus. Come join our exciting team! |
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Business Librarian
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Business Librarian at Cal Poly is a tenure-track faculty member responsible for aligning library services with the university’s "Learn by Doing" mission. Primary responsibilities include serving as the lead liaison to the Orfalea College of Business where they support undergraduate and graduate programs across the San Luis Obispo, Solano, and community college 2+2 degree contexts. Additionally, the Business Librarian plays a lead liaison role for Agribusiness in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, supporting hands-on, interdisciplinary programs that integrate quantitative analysis and industry engagement. The role involves active collaboration with faculty and students to meet accreditation and curricular priorities. In addition to discipline-specific duties, the position entails participation in library-wide strategic initiatives, and a formal program of scholarship and creative work. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional scholarship and service, meeting the university’s requirements for tenure and promotion through active engagement in the field. Kennedy Library recognizes that candidates may have acquired relevant experience in a variety of ways. We expect candidates to be stronger in some required qualifications than others. We are committed to helping future colleagues expand their skills as well as learning from their areas of strength. |
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Collection Strategies Librarian
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| This tenure-line faculty position at Cal Poly focuses on the strategic assessment and sustainable growth of library collections. The Collection Strategies Librarian leverages data and emerging technologies to build representative, inclusive collections that support a broad range of academic disciplines and research methods. Working under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Collections, Systems, and Digital Strategy, the role prioritizes equitable access and sustainable licensing in a global information landscape. In addition to discipline-specific duties, the position entails participation in library-wide strategic initiatives, and a formal program of scholarship and creative work. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional scholarship and service, meeting the university’s requirements for tenure and promotion through active engagement in the field. Kennedy Library recognizes that candidates may have acquired relevant experience in a variety of ways. We expect candidates to be stronger in some required qualifications than others. We are committed to helping future colleagues expand their skills as well as learning from their areas of strength. |
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Director of Development - College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| University Development and Alumni Engagement is looking for a Director of Development for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. This fundraiser will serve as a leading professional in the college to cultivate and solicit alumni, parents, friends, employers, foundations, and corporations for contributions. Join us! |
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Trust and Endowment Analyst - University Development & Alumni Engagement
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Cal Poly - Mustang Business Park (San Luis Obispo)
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| University Development and Alumni Engagement is looking for a Trust and Endowment Analyst to join our team. This role will assist in the administration of the University’s trust, annuity, pooled income funds, planned giving and endowment programs, as well as comprehensive gift-processing support to University Development and Alumni Engagement. Join us! |
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Program Analyst, Disability, Leaves & Workers Compensation - Human Resources
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Cal Poly - Mustang Business Park (San Luis Obispo)
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| Our HR Generalist Team is looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused Program Analyst, Disability, Leaves & Workers Compensation to support and engage with our employee’s campus-wide. Join us! |
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First Assistant Engineer - Training Ship Golden Bear
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Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
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| Join the crew aboard the Training Ship as Cal Poly Maritime as a First Assistant Engineer. Play a key role in mentoring and training the next generation of mariners, providing leadership to other Engineers and an opportunity to be a “plank-owner” for the new ship TS GOLDEN STATE. Enjoy hands-on engineering work, and the chance to travel to exciting ports around the world. |
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Full Time Lecturer - Manufacturing Engineering (AY 26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a full-time lecturer in manufacturing engineering for a two-year appointment for AY 26/27 and AY 27/28. This appointment comes with the possibility of a one-year extension to AY 28/29 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations. Responsibilities include teaching core and elective manufacturing engineering courses. |
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Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar- Industrial Engineering (AY 26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar in industrial engineering for a two-year appointment for AY 26/27 and AY 27/28. This appointment comes with the possibility of a one-year extension to AY 28/29 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations. Responsibilities include teaching core and elective industrial engineering courses. |
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Full Time Lecturer, Food Science
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Food Science and Nutrition Department is seeking a Full Time Lecturer in Food Science starting August 17, 2026. Join us! |
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Control Specialist - Facilities Management and Development
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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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 Control Specialist to join our team! |
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Full-Time Lecturer AY - Computer Science and Software Engineering (AY 26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Computer Science and Software Engineering Department welcomes applications for one-year full-time lecturer positions during the 2026-2027 academic year with possibility for an additional one-year extension contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluation. |
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Clinical Counselor (12 months), SSP AR I
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Counseling & Psychological Services is a department of Campus Health & Wellbeing within Student Affairs that provides a variety of culturally competent services to help enrolled students understand themselves, enjoy satisfying relationships, achieve academic success, and make effective life choices. Join us today! |
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Police Officer - Public Safety
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Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
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| Under the general supervision of the, Police Sergeant, the Police Officer’s primary responsibilities, include but are not limited to: protecting students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; enforcing laws and traffic regulations; apprehending violators; providing general information and assistance to the public; crime prevention; and assisting in investigations. Special assignments may include Investigations, Crime Prevention, Critical Response Unit (C.R.U.), and Boat Patrol. |
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University Police Sergeant - Public Safety
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Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
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| Public Safety is seeking a hardworking and detail oriented Sergeant. Join us! |
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Clinical Counselor (12 months), SSP AR II
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Counseling & Psychological Services is a department of Campus Health & Wellbeing within Student Affairs that provides a variety of culturally competent services to help enrolled students understand themselves, enjoy satisfying relationships, achieve academic success, and make effective life choices. Join us today! |
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Principal Energy Engineer (Cal Poly Energy, Utilities & Sustainability)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Are you a principal-level energy engineer prepared to lead the optimization and long-term evolution of campus energy infrastructure? If so, you may have a strong interest in this role. Apply Today! |
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12 month Full Time Lecturer, Landscape Horticulture/Arboretum Manager
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Plant Sciences Department (PLSC) Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a 12 month, Full Time Lecturer in Landscape Horticulture for the AY26-27 school year. Join us! |
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Executive Director Facilities Maintenance, Operations and Engineering
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Are you a strategic leader ready to make a lasting impact on campus infrastructure,
operations, and sustainability? If so, you may have a strong interest in this role. Apply Today! |
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Sign Language Interpreter I - Disability Resource Center
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Disability Resource Center is looking for a Sign Language Interpreter! The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is a central service unit within Student Affairs. The DRC consults with the campus community to promote welcoming environments and facilitate equal opportunity for students with disabilities in their academic courses, campus services, and all student programs and activities. Join us! |
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Full Time Lecturer, Mechanical and Mechatronics Technology and Engineering
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a Full Time Lecturer in Mechanical and Mechatronics Technology and Engineering starting August 17, 2026. Join us! |
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Full-time Lecturer - Architecture
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| We are seeking Architecture Teacher Scholars who will engage in full-time undergraduate teaching, share research and creative work with students and faculty through courses, exhibition and lectures, and actively contribute towards the evolving pedagogy and curriculum of the architecture program for the academic year beginning August 17, 2026. |
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Groundsworker - Facilities Management and Development
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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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 Groundsworker to join our team! |
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Full-Time Lecturer - Materials Engineering (AY 26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Materials Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a full-time lecturer for a two-year appointment for AY 26/27 and AY 27/28. This appointment comes with the possibility of a one-year extension to AY 28/29 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations. Responsibilities include teaching core and elective materials engineering courses. |
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Financial Aid Advisor - Strategic Enrollment Management
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Our Financial Aid Team is looking for a Financial Aid Advisor! The Financial Aid Office is responsible for the determination of eligibility for and awarding of federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs in excess of $150M annually to over 13,000 eligible students. Join us! |
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Part-Time Financial Aid Counselor - Strategic Enrollment Management - Temporary
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Our Financial Aid Team is looking for a Part-time Financial Aid Counselor! The Financial Aid Office is responsible for the determination of eligibility for and awarding of federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs in excess of $150M annually to over 13,000 eligible students. Join us! |
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Frost Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Physical Activity and Public Health
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time Frost Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Physical Activity and Public Health. Join us! |
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Dean, Library Services
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Cal Poly is seeking a highly collaborative, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as the next dean of Library Services. The dean will provide innovative leadership for a comprehensive academic library that plays a central role in advancing Cal Poly’s mission of teaching, learning, research, and creative activity. The dean will strengthen the library’s role as a center for knowledge creation, digital scholarship, open access, and interdisciplinary engagement while championing Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy and commitment to student success. As a member of the Provost’s Academic Affairs leadership team, the dean will oversee operations at the Kennedy Library, the Maritime Library, and the library aboard the training ship, and will work closely with campus and external partners to enhance resources, services, and infrastructure. |
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Assistant Professor in Construction Management
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Construction Management is seeking tenure track faculty to start in the 2026-27 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 that shape the built environment. |
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Full Time Lecturer, Environmental Planning
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Department (NRES) Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a Full Time Lecturer in Environmental Planning starting August 17, 2026. Join us! |
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Medical Assistant - Campus Health and Wellbeing
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Campus Health & Wellbeing is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team! The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations. |
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Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Technology & Communication (26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Communication Studies Department 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 to begin August 17, 2026. Area of Specialization (AOS): Critical and/or rhetorical approaches to technology and communication, including areas such as digital rhetorics and culture, algorithmic systems, AI and automation, communication design, or the social, environmental, and health-related impacts of communication technologies. Secondary interests in science and/or environmental communication are also welcome. This position is part of a university cluster hire in innovation and entrepreneurship, and candidates will have opportunities to collaborate with the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE). |