Job Details

Overview

Full-time Lecturer City and Regional Planning at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The Department of City and Regional Planning in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design seeks a full-time lecturer for the 202627 academic year, with potential for a one-year renewal based on performance and departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: community planning, urban design, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Lead community planning studios or urban design studios, and teach in both laboratory (studio) and lecture-format courses.
• Engage in learn-by-doing and project-based learning; studios may involve collaboration with real community clients (cities, counties, or community-based organizations).
• Demonstrate ability to contribute to the department through effective teaching and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Required: Masters degree in planning, landscape architecture, urban design, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Five years of professional and/or teaching experience in the field of planning.
• Demonstrated competence in urban design or community planning.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Individuals with exceptional professional and/or academic distinction may be considered without all cited credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Professional Doctorate in planning or related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated research or practice interests; ability to integrate theory and practice through Learn by Doing.
• Experience supervising project work in professional or teaching settings.

Salary and Appointment

Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Anticipated hiring range: $79,000$86,112 per year. Position is eligible for an additional year based on performance and department needs.

Special Conditions

The position holder is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check is required after a conditional offer of employment. Cal Poly is smoke- and tobacco-free. CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy applies.

About the Department

The Department of City and Regional Planning is one of five in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, offering two programs: a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning and a Master of City and Regional Planning, with a joint Masters degree in Transportation Planning with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. The department emphasizes sustainability, collaboration, and a strong linkage to the California planning profession.

Equal Opportunity

Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer and educator. We prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin and comply with applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and access, and to supporting student and employee success through inclusive practices.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, teaching philosophy, resume/CV, courses previously taught, sample syllabi, and unofficial transcripts of the highest degree. Provide names and emails of three references when completing the application. Review of applications begins December 1, 2025. Official transcripts and three current letters of recommendation will be required before appointment.