Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Food Science (AY 25/26)

Cal Poly • San Luis Obispo, CA

94d • $5,507 - $15,211

About The Position

The Food Science and Nutrition Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-26 academic year. Lecturers in the Food Science program are expected to teach undergraduate lectures and/or laboratory sections in one or more of the following areas: food quality assurance, food processing, food packaging, food safety, food engineering, food law, sensory evaluation, an upper-division GE food science course, and other courses assigned at the discretion of the department. Lecturers are in addition expected to supervise student experiences and undergraduate research projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Food Science or related field.
• For laboratory course assignments, Bachelor's degree in food science or closely related field & at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and professional capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate lectures and/or laboratory sections in food science areas.
• Supervise student experiences and undergraduate research projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree