Full Time Lecturer, Mechanical and Mechatronics Technology and Engineering

Cal Poly • San Luis, CA

12d • $5,507 - $15,211

About The Position

The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a two-year, academic year, Full-Time Lecture position in Mechanical and Mechatronics Technology and Engineering starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses in: Agriculture Machinery Safety; Ag Power and Machinery Management; Mechanical Systems Analysis; Agricultural Systems Management; and Equipment Engineering; and engineering topics including Solid Works and shop safety. Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, and management of a BRAE student club. 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 per month for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677 Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224 Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523 Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211 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, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s 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. The BioResource & Agricultural Engineering Department at Cal Poly has approximately 350 undergraduate students and 11 faculty members. The Department is recognized for the excellence of its engineering and management programs based on the success of its graduates, the expertise of its faculty, the excellence of its research and outreach programs, and the support it receives from engineering and management firms and alumni. The BioResource & Agricultural Engineering Department has graduated many top leaders in the California agricultural sector and beyond.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant agricultural engineering discipline, or a related field is required.
• Applicants must have a combination of teaching, industry, and practical experience in the design, fabrication, operation, and management of agricultural equipment.
• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public is essential.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, laboratory based instruction, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environments is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate teaching are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
• Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to communicate with industry supporters to secure external funding.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in project management and fluid hydraulics is preferred.
• This position requires an individual who has demonstrated the ability to provide undergraduate students with hands-on engineering education in a multidisciplinary, systems-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate level courses in: Agriculture Machinery Safety; Ag Power and Machinery Management; Mechanical Systems Analysis; Agricultural Systems Management; and Equipment Engineering; and engineering topics including Solid Works and shop safety.
• Supervision of undergraduate senior projects
• Management of a BRAE student club.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees