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Assistant / Associate Professor in Architecture
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Architecture Department in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design (CAED) at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Architectural Building Technology and Design at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for the academic year beginning August 17, 2026. |
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Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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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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Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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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 Professor of Entrepreneurship
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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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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Assistant Professor in Art and Design - Design Foundations (26/27)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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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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Full-time Lecturer - City and Regional Planning
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The City and Regional Planning Department is hiring a full-time lecturer for the 2026-27 academic year, with the possibility of re-appointment to an additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and departmental needs. Use your planning and design knowledge and expertise to help shape the future of planning. |
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Senior Director of Economic Development
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Senior Director of Economic Development will support the Associate Vice President in the newly established Office of Industry, Innovation & Economic Development (OIIED), the central coordinating entity that aligns the university’s capabilities with regional and statewide priorities in sectors such as clean energy, aerospace, agriculture, maritime, and advanced manufacturing. This position plays a key role in building strategic partnerships that strengthen Cal Poly’s economic impact and workforce relevance across California. Join us! |
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Executive Director of Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE)
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Cal Poly - Mustang Business Park (San Luis Obispo), Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Executive Director of Extended, Professional, and Continuing Education (EPaCE) is a leadership role responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of both programmatic initiatives and administrative operations in Extended, Professional and Continuing Education. |
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Academic Advisor - College of Engineering - Temporary
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Engineering Student Services is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor to support and empower undergraduate engineering students on their academic journey! Join a dynamic team committed to fostering student success, inclusion, and retention during an exciting time of transformation as Cal Poly transitions to the semester system. |
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Academic Advisor - Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics Student Services is looking for one temporary full-time Student Services Professional II. This position will assist with providing academic advising and related support services to current and prospective undergraduate students in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics. Join us! |
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Security Controls Administrator - Public Safety
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Cal Poly Public Safety is looking for a security controls administrator to support these initiatives campus-wide. The role will play an important role in managing complex systems, interfacing with all levels of campus partners, and implementing an exciting new initiative across campus. Come join our exciting team! |
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Associate Director of Development - College of Liberal Arts
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| University Development and Alumni Engagement is looking for an Associate Director of Development in the College of Liberal Arts. This fundraiser will serve as a professional in the college to cultivate and solicit alumni, parents, friends, employers, foundations, and corporations for contributions. Join us! |
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Principal Energy Engineer (Cal Poly Energy, Utilities & Sustainability)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Are you a principal-level energy engineer prepared to lead the optimization and long-term evolution of campus energy infrastructure? If so, you may have a strong interest in this role. Apply Today! |
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Lead Laborer - Facilities Management and Development
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Facilities Management and Development (FM&D) organization is a unit within the Administration and Finance division and is responsible for the management, operations, and development of facilities on the university campus. We are currently looking for a qualified Lead Laborer to join our team!
Shift times are Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00am - 1:30pm |
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Senior Testing Coordinator - Disability Resource Center
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Our Disability Resource Center (DRC) team is looking for a Senior Testing Coordinator! The Disability Resource Center (DRC) implements Federal and State laws through providing support services and academic accommodations to students with disabilities. Join us! |
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Executive Director Facilities Maintenance, Operations and Engineering
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Are you a strategic leader ready to make a lasting impact on campus infrastructure,
operations, and sustainability? If so, you may have a strong interest in this role. Apply Today! |
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Financial Aid Advisor - Strategic Enrollment Management
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Our Financial Aid Team is looking for a Financial Aid Advisor! The Financial Aid Office is responsible for the determination of eligibility for and awarding of federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs in excess of $150M annually to over 13,000 eligible students. Join us! |
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Lead Access Specialist - Disability Resource Center
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is looking for a Lead Access Specialist! The DRC implements Federal and State laws by providing support services and academic accommodations to students with disabilities. Services include but are not limited to: disability management; alternative testing; accessible technology; transportation; document conversion, note-taking, and information about community resources. Students served include those with learning, psychological, physical and sensory disabilities. Join us! |
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Dean, Library Services
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| Cal Poly is seeking a highly collaborative, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as the next dean of Library Services. The dean will provide innovative leadership for a comprehensive academic library that plays a central role in advancing Cal Poly’s mission of teaching, learning, research, and creative activity. The dean will strengthen the library’s role as a center for knowledge creation, digital scholarship, open access, and interdisciplinary engagement while championing Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy and commitment to student success. As a member of the Provost’s Academic Affairs leadership team, the dean will oversee operations at the Kennedy Library, the Maritime Library, and the library aboard the training ship, and will work closely with campus and external partners to enhance resources, services, and infrastructure. |
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Endowed Dean of the College of Engineering and Noyce School of Applied Computing
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), a distinguished public undergraduate and master’s level institution located in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as its next endowed Dean of the College of Engineering (CENG) and Noyce School of Applied Computing. The CENG offers a wide range of highly-ranked programs across engineering and computer science that provide students with an outstanding applied education through its renowned “Learn by Doing” philosophy. The dean will build on the College’s success while supporting Cal Poly’s distinct mission, values, and clear vision of being the nation’s premier comprehensive polytechnic university that develops and inspires whole systems thinkers to serve California and the world. |