Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Architecture (AY 26/27)

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Architecture Department seeks innovative and energetic applicants for part-time lecturer positions in a range of areas. Multiple positions are available for the 2026-2027 academic year for the fall semester beginning August 17, 2026, and the spring semester beginning January 22, 2027. 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. Applicants that are only applying for San Francisco or Los Angeles must clearly indicate this in their cover letter. 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. 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.

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
Ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language

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 (for ARCH 1101/2201)
Evidence of ability in making with wood, metals and other materials (for ARCH 1101/2201)
Ability to teach Rhino and select applications from the Adobe Creative Suite (for ARCH 1101/2201 and ARCH 2201/2202)
Evidence of ability to integrate spatial quality and experience with materiality, context, program, structure, and aspirational values for the desired performance of architecture (for ARCH 2201/2202)
Evidence of fundamental and emerging knowledge in the technical aspects of building design and construction (for ARCH 2241/2242)
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 (for ARCH 2241/2242)
Ability to teach Rhino (for ARCH 2241/2242)
Evidence of ability to teach integrated building design with large mixed-use programs (for ARCH 3301)
Ability to support student development of digital skills (for ARCH 3301)
Evidence of ability to teach REVIT as design and documentation of integrated systems (for ARCH 3331)
Experience in building performance analysis as well as Rhino-to-REVIT workflows (for ARCH 3331)
Evidence of current and emerging practices related to the integration of architectural systems such as building form, structure, environmental control systems, and energy (for ARCH 3341/3342)
Experience in construction methods, building envelope design, life safety and supplemental comfort systems (heating, cooling, lighting and acoustics) (for ARCH 3341/3342)
Evidence of ability to teach complex architectural design problems involving the comprehensive integration of architectural theory, design processes, and building systems (for ARCH 4401)
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 (for ARCH 4441)
A doctorate in history and theory of architecture and a demonstrated high level of university teaching experience (for ARCH 2221/2222)
Evidence of engagement with contemporary issues in architectural/urban history, design, theory, and/or criticism (for ARCH 4425)
Evidence of knowledge in architectural theory, criticism, and design (for ARCH 4460/4461 and 4462)
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 (for ARCH 4460/4461 and 4462)

Responsibilities

Teach Architecture Design Studios 1 and II (ARCH 1101/2201) and co-requisite Architectural Representation 1 and II (ARCH 1131/1132)
Teach Architectural Design Studios III and IV (ARCH 2201/2202) and co-requisite Architectural Representation III and IV (ARCH 2231/2232)
Teach Architectural Technology Fundamentals I and II (ARCH 2241/2242)
Teach Integrated Architectural Design Studio (ARCH 3301)
Teach Building Information Modelling (ARCH 3331)
Teach Architectural Systems Integration I and II (ARCH 3341/3342)
Teach Advanced Topical Studios (ARCH 4401)
Teach Issues in Contemporary Professional Practice (ARCH 4441)
Teach History of World Architecture (ARCH 2221/2222)
Teach Seminar in Architectural History, Theory, and Criticism (ARCH 4425)
Teach Architectural Thesis I and II (ARCH 4460/4461 and 4462)