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Locations: Central California, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar- Industrial Engineering (AY 26/27)
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Job no: 554626
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering, On-site (work in-person at business location)
INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - POST-DOCTORAL TEACHING SCHOLAR
The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, invites applications for one full-time, Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar appointment as a Full-Time Lecturer starting in August 2026 for a two-year appointment for AY 26/27 and AY 27/28. This appointment comes with the possibility of a one-year extension to AY 28/29 contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluations.
Responsibilities include teaching core and elective industrial engineering courses. This primarily teaching development program seeks to attract and prepare outstanding individuals with completed PhDs for a successful career in engineering academia by gaining teaching experience and training at a premier teaching-oriented engineering institution.
While the selected participant will primarily engage in teaching activities in core industrial engineering courses appropriate to their preparation, they will also be supported through mentorship by experienced engineering educators and through the Universitys Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Although the position primarily gives instructional training and experience, teaching will be reduced by 20%-25% from a full-time position to allow the participant to engage in scholarly pursuits in partnership and collaboration with the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
This is a unique opportunity for Ph.D. recipients in engineering with an interdisciplinary mindset to join a unique institution that values undergraduate education and applied research activities.
Responsibilities include teaching core and elective industrial engineering courses. Examples of courses include:
• Enterprise analytics and database systems • Operations research and management • Statistical decision-making and quality control • Production planning and control systems • Process and system simulation • Facilities design and warehousing • Applications of enterprise analytics • Supply chain and logistics management
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive teaching excellence and student success.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.
NOTE: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Eligible candidates are individuals with a passion for teaching and who have earned their Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated passion and interest in university-level teaching, an interest in laboratory-based instruction, and a willingness to teach in multiple areas of the Industrial Engineering curriculum.
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, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must attach:
Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.
Cal Poly's ability to sponsor employment-based visas will depend on institutional priorities, budget availability, and current federal regulations. Cal Poly does not commit to providing visa sponsorship for this position, and applicants should not expect that such sponsorship will be offered.
For full consideration, please apply by March 9, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered.
Department Contact
Advertised: February 09, 2026 (12:30 PM) Pacific Standard Time
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