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Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Architecture (AY 26/27) Job No: 557153 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Central California: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Architecture, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): On-site (work in-person at business location) 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 2026-2027 academic year for fall semester beginning August 17, 2026, and 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. 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. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS PER COURSE Architecture Design Studios 1 and II (ARCH 1101/2201) and co-requisite Architectural Representation 1 and II (ARCH 1131/1132) - 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. Architectural Design Studios III and IV (ARCH 2201/2202) and co-requisite Architectural Representation III and IV (ARCH 2231/2232) - 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 ability in analog and digital representation. Candidates must be able to teach Rhino and select applications from the Adobe Creative Suite. Architectural Technology Fundamentals I and II (ARCH 2241/2242) - 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. Candidates must be able to teach Rhino. Integrated Architectural Design Studio (ARCH
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