Lecturer AY - Engineering Instructional Support
About The Position
The Engineering Instructional Support Department in the College of Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool for part-time appointments teaching the first-year experience course EGR 1000/L, Engineering, Society, and You. Cal Poly 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 1,400-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 university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. The College of Engineering’s 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 undergraduate programs and 7 master’s programs to over 7,500 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 ranks in the top 10 nationally among undergraduate engineering programs in non-doctorate-granting institutions . Additionally, it houses more than 60 student clubs and organizations that offer hands-on learning opportunities. Many student competition teams have been recognized at 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. We have a student body with diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and learning styles and are looking for faculty who can work successfully in this environment. The Engineering Instructional Support Department offers the first-year experience course, EGR 1000/L Engineering, Society, and You, that is required by all undergraduate programs in the college of engineering. This course covers foundational topics including engineering as a professional career, behaviors and skills conducive to student success, critical thinking skills, and project-based learning. The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and 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 available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach the first-year experience course, EGR 1000/L, Engineering, Society, and You.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
- Relevant professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- A Ph.D. in engineering or related discipline.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in engineering.
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
- Demonstrated capability to increase student interest, retention, and achievement in all disciplines of engineering.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and hold weekly office hours commensurate with the assigned teaching unit load.
- Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
Benefits
- 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 www.cpp.edu , and for more about faculty life and employee benefits, please see YourLife@CPP .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
