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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 Landscape Architecture - Resilient Design
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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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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Licensed Watch Engineer - Training Ship Golden Bear
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Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
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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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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 seeks a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor with demonstrated strength in community planning, policy analysis, and community-based learning and research projects aimed at promoting equitable and sustainable communities. This faculty member will contribute to service learning, specifically for Central California communities and the broader region. We welcome candidates engaged in practice or research that advances equity considerations in planning and public policy.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research connect
community planning to pressing urban and regional issues such as housing affordability, displacement, community development, cultural preservation, public health, equitable mobility, and hazard mitigation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in some of the following areas: community planning studios, policy development and analysis, community engagement, quantitative and qualitative research methods, geospatial data analysis, and data visualization. Teaching includes laboratory (studio) and lecture format courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. |
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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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Summer Sea Term 2026 (Multiple Positions) - Engineering Training Officer/ Assistant Licensed Watch Engineers
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Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
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| The Cal Poly Maritime Academy seeks applicants for temporary positions to serve as Engineering Training Officers for the 2026 Summer Sea Term. Applicants expecting to be considered for this position must complete their online application and submit the requested materials. This position will remain open until filled. Possibility of visiting international ports. |
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Custodian - Facilities Management and Development
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Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
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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 Custodian to join our team at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy at the Solano Campus! |
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Business Librarian
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Business Librarian at Cal Poly is a tenure-track faculty member responsible for aligning library services with the university’s "Learn by Doing" mission. Primary responsibilities include serving as the lead liaison to the Orfalea College of Business where they support undergraduate and graduate programs across the San Luis Obispo, Solano, and community college 2+2 degree contexts. Additionally, the Business Librarian plays a lead liaison role for Agribusiness in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, supporting hands-on, interdisciplinary programs that integrate quantitative analysis and industry engagement. The role involves active collaboration with faculty and students to meet accreditation and curricular priorities. In addition to discipline-specific duties, the position entails participation in library-wide strategic initiatives, and a formal program of scholarship and creative work. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional scholarship and service, meeting the university’s requirements for tenure and promotion through active engagement in the field. Kennedy Library recognizes that candidates may have acquired relevant experience in a variety of ways. We expect candidates to be stronger in some required qualifications than others. We are committed to helping future colleagues expand their skills as well as learning from their areas of strength. |
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Collection Strategies Librarian
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| This tenure-line faculty position at Cal Poly focuses on the strategic assessment and sustainable growth of library collections. The Collection Strategies Librarian leverages data and emerging technologies to build representative, inclusive collections that support a broad range of academic disciplines and research methods. Working under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Collections, Systems, and Digital Strategy, the role prioritizes equitable access and sustainable licensing in a global information landscape. In addition to discipline-specific duties, the position entails participation in library-wide strategic initiatives, and a formal program of scholarship and creative work. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional scholarship and service, meeting the university’s requirements for tenure and promotion through active engagement in the field. Kennedy Library recognizes that candidates may have acquired relevant experience in a variety of ways. We expect candidates to be stronger in some required qualifications than others. We are committed to helping future colleagues expand their skills as well as learning from their areas of strength. |
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12 month Full Time Lecturer, Landscape Horticulture/Arboretum Manager
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Plant Sciences Department (PLSC) Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is seeking a 12 month, Full Time Lecturer in Landscape Horticulture for the AY26-27 school year. Join us! |
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Full-time Lecturer - Landscape Architecture
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Landscape Architecture (LA) Department in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applicants for a full-time lecturer position beginning August 17, 2026. The position requires a commitment for one academic year of full-time teaching. Salary and teaching assignments will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
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Tenure Track Position - Inorganic Chemistry
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications to fill a full-time, academic year, tenure track position in inorganic chemistry with appointment beginning August 17, 2026. Review of applications will begin January 12, 2026. |
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Frost Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Plant Evolution & Ecology
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time Frost Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant Evolution and Ecology. Join us! |
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Tenure Track Position - Physical Activity in Special Populations
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in Physical Activity in Special Populations, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026. Review of applications will begin November 28, 2025. |
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Tenure Track Position - Healthcare Policy and Management
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in Healthcare Policy and Management, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026. Review of applications will begin November 21, 2025. |
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Tenure Track Position - Statistics
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Statistics Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications to fill multiple full-time, academic year, tenure track positions with appointment beginning August 17, 2026. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025. |
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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 Laborer to join our team!
Shift Times are Wednesday - Sunday, 5:00am - 1:30pm |
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Tenure Track Position - Biomechanics
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in biomechanics, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026. Review of applications will begin October 20, 2025. |
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Part-Time Lecturer Pool - City & Regional Planning (AY 25/26)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| This a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. All appointments made from this recruitment are temporary part-time assignments. |
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Full-Time Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering - AY 26/27 (San Luis Obispo Campus)
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Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
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| The Mechanical Engineering Department welcomes applications for one-year full-time lecturer positions during the 2026-2027 academic year with possibility for an additional one-year extension contingent on budget, department need, and satisfactory evaluation. |