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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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Full-Time Lecturer - U.S. History (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The History Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a two-year, full-time (non-tenure-track) lecturer appointment in US history beginning August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will teach lower-division General Education survey courses (HIST 2201 and/or 2202; GE Area 4A). |
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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 in Art and Design - Design Foundations (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Art and Design Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time designer-educator, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Design Foundations to begin August 17, 2026. |
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Assistant Professor in Feminist/ Queer Science & Technology Studies (STS) (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies (WGQS) 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 in Feminist/Queer Science and Technology Studies to begin August 17, 2026. |
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Assistant Professor of Music - Musicology/Music History (AY 26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Music Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Musicology to begin August 17, 2026. |
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Assistant Professor of English - Creative Writing and Latinx/e Literature (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The English 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. Specialization in Creative Writing (Nonfiction) and Latinx/e Literature. |
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Assistant Professor in Graphic Communication - Expertise in Sales/Marketing, Operations & Strategic Management (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Graphic Communication 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: Cross Media Operations, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Strategic Communication, and Graphic Communication Business Management. |
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Full Time Lecturer of Management/HR 2+2 AHC
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San Luis Obispo
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| This role will include teaching courses in Management/HR and coordination for the new Cal Poly – Allan Hancock College 2+2 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management/HR program. Courses will be taught primarily at the Allan Hancock College campus in Santa Maria and as needed at the San Luis Obispo campus. Program coordination includes curriculum development/implementation, scheduling/enrollment management, student support/retention, program marketing/recruitment. |
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Assistant or Associate Professor Political Science - Public Policy or Public Administration (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Political Science Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor with a specialization in public policy to begin August 17th, 2026. |
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Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience - Psychology & Child Development (AY 26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Psychology and Child Development Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor in cognitive neuroscience with expertise in the neural basis of human cognition, to begin August 17, 2026. Specific area of specialization is open. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
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Assistant Professor of Communication in Social Media and Strategic Communication (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Communication 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. Area of Specialization (AOS): Social media strategy and analytics, particularly in one or more of the following contexts: crisis and risk communication, health communication, and human-machine communication (particularly Artificial Intelligence). Candidates whose research, teaching, or professional experience engages with contexts outside the U.S. are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference is for social science methodologies (quantitative and/or qualitative methods). |
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Assistant Professor of Ethics, Law, & Social Justice - Interdisciplinary Studies (AY 26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts 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. We are looking for an
interdisciplinary scholar specializing in Ethics, Law and Social Justice whose areas of specialization
could include, but are not limited to, bioethics, environmental justice, Indigenous law and sovereignty,
civil rights or immigration law, disability rights, the ethical and social implications of emerging technologies, peace studies, or food justice. |
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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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Benefits Analyst
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San Luis Obispo - Mustang Business Park
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| Join our team as a Benefits Analyst!!
University Personnel at Cal Poly is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Benefits Analyst to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you’ll support our employees by helping them navigate and maximize their benefits. As a key member of the Benefits and Employee Services team, you'll provide expert guidance on benefits enrollment, advise employees on options and eligibility, support ongoing education and training, and help streamline processes to enhance the employee experience. If you’re passionate about helping others and improving workplace systems, we’d love to hear from you! |
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Assistant Professor - Biomedical Engineering (AY26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Biomedical Engineering. |
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Assistant Professor of Economics
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San Luis Obispo
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| Cal Poly is located on the central coast of California, in San Luis Obispo, an area with an outstanding quality of life. Cal Poly’s Learn By Doing ethos results in a vibrant, dynamic campus culture. The Wall Street Journal ranked Cal Poly as California’s top Public-Master’s University and the Economics Area offers a STEM-certified Master’s program with a cutting edge curriculum. Active, engaged scholarship is particularly important within the culture of the accredited Orfalea College of Business.
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Assistant Professor - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering - AY26/27
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San Luis Obispo
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| Full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
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Department Head, Experience Industry Management
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San Luis Obispo
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| The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a full-time, 12-month department head for its Experience Industry Management Department. Join us! |
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Custodian - University Housing
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San Luis Obispo
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| Cal Poly is looking for full-time custodians to join our team! These are positions that receive full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Weekend work is required. |