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Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning
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San Luis Obispo
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| The City and Regional Planning Department at Cal Poly seeks a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor with demonstrated expertise in housing policy, planning, and development, with a focus on affordability and equity. We welcome candidates whose teaching, research, and professional work address the critical challenges of housing access, affordability, and sustainability across diverse communities.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose interdisciplinary approaches connect housing to related issues such as real estate development, transit-oriented development, climate resilience, community development, social justice, and neighborhood design. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and engage in community-based and applied research that advances affordable housing solutions at regional and national scales.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strength in some of the following areas:
• Housing policy and finance
• Community and neighborhood planning
• Form-based and spatial planning
• Real estate development and feasibility analysis
• Quantitative or qualitative research methods
• Geospatial analysis and data visualization
• Service learning and community engagement
Teaching responsibilities include both studio (laboratory) and lecture courses. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to service learning, particularly through partnerships with Central California communities and the broader region. |
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Emergency Hire Administrative Coordinator - Center for Health Research
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San Luis Obispo
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| This is a 90-day Emergency Hire position to support the Center for Health Research in the Kinesiology and Public Health Department. |
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Academic Employment Analyst - Academic Personnel
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San Luis Obispo - Mustang Business Park
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| Academic Personnel is seeking an Academic Employment Analyst to support the appointment and employment functions for Unit 3 and Unit 11 appointments and visas. We’re looking for someone with leadership abilities to work both independently and collaboratively on a variety of personnel-related projects. We are a team who takes great pride in our service to the university. Join us! |
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Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship (ITPE) Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line, academic year position as Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management (SCM) beginning August 17, 2026.
We are seeking candidates with teaching and research interests in the broad areas of SCM, with particular emphasis on (but not limited to): (1) Digital supply chain technologies, (2) Data analytics and modeling, (3) Sustainability and resilience through technology, (4) Enterprise resource planning and information systems, and (5) Logistics and distribution.
The ITPE Area is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education through a laboratory-intensive, hands-on curriculum that embodies Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy. Our team of 30+ tenured, tenure-track, and adjunct faculty includes business professionals, designers, engineers, and scientists who share a passion for student learning and applied research. |
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Technology Adoption and Human Resources
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Agribusiness Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‐track Assistant/Associate Professor of Technology Adoption and Human Resources starting August 17, 2026. Join us! |
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Lab Support IST II - College of Engineering
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San Luis Obispo
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| The College of Engineering is searching for an Lab Support Technician position dedicated to Mechanical Engineering labs and learning spaces. The Mechanical Engineering Department’s program integrates theory and hands-on experiences to prepare graduates to creatively solve our world’s challenges through innovation. Our graduates are ready from day one to solve problems at the molecular level to large-scale systems. Join our team and help facilitate the future of Mechanical Engineering through our students! |
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Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies - African American/Black Studies (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Ethnic Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026. AOS: African American Studies with preferences in Black Feminisms and/or Queer/Trans Black Studies. |
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Assistant Professor Landscape Architecture - Resilient Design
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Landscape Architecture Department in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the academic year beginning August 17, 2026. |
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Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneurship (ITPE) Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-line, academic year position as Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship beginning August 17, 2026.
We are seeking candidates with teaching and research interests in the broad areas of Entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on (but not limited to): (1) Technology driven entrepreneurship and venture growth, (2) Small and family business entrepreneurship, (3) Innovation and design, (4) Environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship, and (5) Innovation and regional development policy.
This position is part of an innovation and entrepreneurship university cluster hire. Successful candidates are expected to actively engage in transdisciplinary initiatives related to innovation and/or entrepreneurship and direct collaboration with the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) to further develop vibrant academic and co-curricular programs. |
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Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Campus Health and Wellbeing
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San Luis Obispo
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| Our Campus Health & Wellbeing team is looking for a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Campus Health & Wellbeing is helping students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by provide the medical staff with essential data and information for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, diseases, and other conditions found within the university setting. Join us! |
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Director of Executive Communications for Administration and Finance
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San Luis Obispo
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| Join Cal Poly’s Administration and Finance team as the Director of Executive Communications! This pivotal role will shape and deliver strategic communications that amplify the Senior Vice President’s vision, strengthen campus engagement, and highlight operational excellence across one of the university’s largest divisions. Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to transparency, service, and impact. |
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Academic Advisor, CAED Advising Center
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San Luis Obispo
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| Please join the College of Architecture and Environmental Design as an Academic Advisor! In this role, you’ll provide academic advising and support to current and prospective undergraduate students - developing personalized academic plans, guiding course, concentration, and minor selections, connecting students with campus resources, and empowering them to achieve their goals for success. |
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Emergency Hire - Accounting Technician II - Payment Services
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San Luis Obispo - Mustang Business Park
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| This is a 90-day Emergency Hire position to support Payment Services |
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Full-time Lecturer - Architectural Engineering
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Architectural Engineering Department is seeking applications for a full-time Lecturer position for the 2026-27 academic year, to begin August 17, 2026. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring mentor and educator who champions inclusive excellence in teaching and learning. Candidate may teach structural engineering courses ranging from first-year undergraduate to master’s level. This position offers the chance to educate and empower the next generation of structural engineers and work and live on the beautiful central coast of California. Review of applications will begin December 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. |
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Licensed Watch Engineer - Training Ship Golden Bear
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San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus
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| We are seeking licensed applicants to sail and serve aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear as a Licensed Watch Engineer – Engine for the 2026 Summer Sea Term. This temporary position reports directly to the Chief Engineer of the Training Ship Golden Bear and is responsible for various watches, participating in drills, and supervising assistant watch engineers in their duties.
For the 2026 Summer Sea Term the Training Ship Golden Bear will be traveling to the South Pacific. |
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Licensed Watch Officer - Training Ship Golden Bear
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San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus
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| We are seeking licensed applicants to sail and serve aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear as a Licensed Watch Officer – Deck for the 2026 summer sea term. This temporary position reports directly to the Captain of the Training Ship Golden Bear and is responsible for various watches, participating in drills, and supervising assistant watch officers in their duties.
For the 2026 summer sea term the Training Ship Golden Bear will be traveling to the South Pacific. |
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Physician On-Call Intermittent - Campus Health and Wellbeing
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San Luis Obispo
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| Our Campus Health & Wellbeing team is looking for a On Call Physician. Campus Health & Wellbeing is helping students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing the medical staff with essential data and information for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, diseases, and other conditions found within the university setting. Join us! |
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Nurse Practitioner Per Diem - Campus Health and Wellbeing
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San Luis Obispo
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| Our Campus Health & Wellbeing team is looking for a Nurse Practitioner-Per Diem. Campus Health & Wellbeing is helping students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, providers, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations. Join us! |
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Business Analyst - Strategic Enrollment Management
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San Luis Obispo
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| Our Admissions and Recruitment Team is looking for a Business Analyst! Cal Poly’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) division is responsible for the efforts to identify, recruit, enroll and graduate its student body in accordance with the University’s mission, vision and goals. The division includes the offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Institutional Research, Institutional Effectiveness, the Registrar, SEM Marketing & Communications and Financial Aid. Join us! |
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Assistant Athletic Trainer I - Athletics
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San Luis Obispo
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| Cal Poly Athletics department is currently seeking an assistant athletic trainer. |