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Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management), Assistant Professor

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Civil Engineering. The department is particularly interested in candidates who bring forward-thinking perspectives to construction engineering and management and professional practice. While the position is primarily intended for appointment at the Assistant Professor level, candidates with substantial academic, research, and professional accomplishments may be considered for tenure-track appointment at the Associate Professor rank.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and management and related civil engineering areas. Teaching assignments will be based on departmental needs and may include lower-division, upper-division, laboratory, and graduate-level courses.
• Establish an active scholarly agenda, pursuing externally funded research and applied projects, mentoring student research, collaborating with industry and academic partners, and professional practice.
• Contribute to curriculum development and support the continued advancement of hands-on, industry-connected learning experiences.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, by the date of appointment. The Ph.D. degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence or strong teaching interest in engineering.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in fields relevant to construction engineering and management, or evidence of professional practice.

• Expertise in areas aligned with the construction industry, such as BIM/VDC, construction engineering and management, AI-integrated construction management, sustainable construction, construction automation, smart infrastructure, lean construction, project controls, construction safety, or infrastructure asset management
• A minimum of one year of professional practice in fields such as infrastructure delivery, project management, or construction engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design-Build Professional (DBIA) certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credentials
• Evidence of continued growth and effectiveness in teaching or instructional experience in higher education
• Evidence of continued growth in scholarly research and peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated successful record of student advising and leadership potential in guiding and supporting construction student competition teams

A completed application will consist of:

• • Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how your qualifications align with the role;
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Teaching Philosophy statement (2-page max) that addresses Cal Poly Pomona's commitment to excellence in education;
  • Research Statement (2-page max);
  • The names and contact information of three to five individuals who can serve as references;
  • Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Official transcripts will only be required for finalists.

Finalists for the position will be:

• required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview;
• required to provide three letters of reference specifically addressing your qualifications for this position;
• interviewed in person and are expected to make a presentation of their scholarly work, perform a teaching demonstration to faculty, and interact with students.

Initial review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your complete application by the initial review date.

Please direct inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Simeng Li, at _search.

Applications accepted only via Page Up —online application portal—for University hires.