Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Architecture (AY 25/26)

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

55d

About The Position

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, SO APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON SHORT NOTICE. The Architecture Department seeks innovative and energetic applicants for part-time lecturer positions in a range of areas listed below. Multiple positions are available for the 2025-2026 academic year for fall quarter beginning September 11, 2025, winter quarter beginning January 5, 2026, and spring quarter beginning March 30, 2026. The majority of available positions are on the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus, but applications are also being accepted for off-campus programs in San Francisco and Los Angeles. 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 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, 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.

Requirements

Professional degree in architecture (accredited B. Arch., M. Arch. or D. Arch.)
Eligibility for licensure
Professional experience
College-level teaching experience required or ability to fulfill a specific instructional need in the department
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required

Nice To Haves

Masters or post-professional degree
Relevant college level teaching experience
Body of relevant professional and/or scholarly work, professional licensure
Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment
Relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities
Evidence of ability in fundamentals of design and various methods of analog and digital representation
Evidence of ability in making with wood, metals and other materials
Candidates must be able to teach Rhino and select applications from the Adobe Creative Suite
Evidence of ability to integrate spatial quality and experience with materiality, context, program, structure, and aspirational values for the desired performance of architecture
Evidence of fundamental and emerging knowledge in the technical aspects of building design and construction
Experience with technical site analysis and design, material systems and methods of construction, and passive and climate-adapted strategies for promoting human wellness and environmental stewardship
Evidence of ability to teach integrated building design with large mixed-use programs
Integrated design includes the thoughtful composition of structure, site, skin, circulation, space and the project's story
Candidates must be able to support student development of digital skills
Evidence of current and emerging practices related to the integration of architectural systems such as building form, structure, environmental control systems, and energy
Experience in construction methods, building envelope design, life safety and supplemental comfort systems (heating, cooling, lighting and acoustics)
Evidence of ability to teach complex architectural design problems involving the comprehensive integration of architectural theory, design processes, and building systems
Evidence of knowledge of current and emerging forms of practice and experience with all phases of project and practice management, ethics and professional judgement, community and social responsibility as well as the process and requirements for internship and licensure
Evidence of current professional expertise and knowledge about urban multi-family, multi-story and mixed-use housing and the residential real estate development process and regulatory framework
Evidence of ability to provide basic introduction about financial and affordable housing policy factors
Evidence of knowledge and ability to teach in the history architecture survey
A doctorate in history and theory of architecture and a demonstrated high level of university teaching experience is preferred
Evidence of engagement with contemporary issues in architectural/urban history, design, theory, and/or criticism
Evidence of knowledge in architectural theory, criticism, and design
Evidence of the ability to apply this knowledge to guide student research, rhetorical argumentation, and advanced architectural production in pursuit of a unique undergraduate architectural thesis