California Polytechnic State University is committed to the “teacher-scholar model” in which teaching and scholarship are valued as mutually beneficial practices. Faculty are encouraged to create vibrant learning experiences while advancing scholarship through research-engaged coursework. Position begins on August 17, 2026.

In the spirit of the teacher-scholar model, the Architecture Teacher Scholar position was established in 2021 to bring emerging educators to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to infuse the curriculum and community with a rich diversity of discourse, design philosophies, methods, and pedagogical approaches. The position is an to gain experience in a vibrant nationally recognized architecture program. 

The polytechnic tradition at Cal Poly emphasizes application, reflection, collaboration and project-based learning, succinctly described as “learn by doing.” The College of Architecture and Environmental Design encourages creative inquiry, making, and the...