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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 - Philosophy - Asian Philosophy (26/27)
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San Luis Obispo
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| The Philosophy Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026. Area of Specialization (AOS): Asian Philosophy. Area of Concentration (AOC): Philosophy of Religion, East Asian Philosophy. Special additional teaching needs: Buddhism, Philosophy of Religion, East Asian Philosophy. The successful candidate should have some understanding of the discpline of Religious Studies.
The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience, and research potential. We are seeking applicants with an earned or nearly complete doctorate in philosophy, with demonstrable qualifications in Asian Philosophy.
Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ and submit it to Requisition #552106. Review Begin Date: 11-24-2025 |
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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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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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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. |
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Emergency Hire - Custodian - Facilities Management and Development
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San Luis Obispo
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| This is a 90-day Emergency Hire Custodian position to support Facilities Management and Development.
Shift times: Monday - Thursday, 5pm - 1:30am, Friday 4pm - 12:30 am OR Monday - Thursday 7:00 pm - 3:30am, Friday 4pm - 12:30 am |
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Custodian - Facilities Management and Development
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San Luis Obispo
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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 qualified Custodians to join our team! |
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Full -Time Lecturer - Electrical Engineering (AY 25/26)
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San Luis Obispo
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| Full-time lecturer positions in Electrical Engineering for AY 2025/26, with the possibility of extension to AY 2026/27 contingent on departmental need and satisfactory evaluations. |