Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Industrial Technology (AY 26/27) Solano Campus
About The Position
The Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship area in the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly (Solano Campus) is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers and lab instructors during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026-27 academic year, which begins August 17, 2026. Positions are available as determined by need and funding for teaching assignments in industrial automation and manufacturing technologies (e.g., CAD/CAM, basic PLC and robot programming, setup/operation of CNC mills and lathes), industrial power systems, industrial safety and quality program leadership, product design and development (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ArtiosCAD, KeyShot, Rhinoceros, prototyping, sketching, rendering), supply chain management and logistics, operations planning and control, lean six sigma, commercialization of new technologies, and professional technical selling. Assignments are contingent upon class availability, scheduling, budget and enrollments. 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 2026, 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
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Design, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated currency in the professional field through ongoing work, training, or engagement with industry trends.
- Substantial and relevant industry experience, showing depth of knowledge and practical application in the field.
- Must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.
- Must be available on very short notice.
Nice To Haves
- M.S., MBA, or Ph.D. degree in Technology, Engineering or related discipline.
- Any exception to this qualification for any reason may occur with the consent of the area’s tenured and probationary faculty.
Responsibilities
- Teaching assignments in industrial automation and manufacturing technologies (e.g., CAD/CAM, basic PLC and robot programming, setup/operation of CNC mills and lathes)
- Teaching assignments in industrial power systems
- Teaching assignments in industrial safety and quality program leadership
- Teaching assignments in product design and development (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ArtiosCAD, KeyShot, Rhinoceros, prototyping, sketching, rendering)
- Teaching assignments in supply chain management and logistics
- Teaching assignments in operations planning and control
- Teaching assignments in lean six sigma
- Teaching assignments in commercialization of new technologies
- Teaching assignments in professional technical selling
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
