Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering; AY

Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering (AY 26/27)

Job No: 552334. Work Type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track.

Location:

Central California, San Luis Obispo. Categories:
Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure‑Track appointment, Full‑time, Faculty – Engineering.

Cal Poly (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) invites applications for a full‑time, academic‑year tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2026. Cal Poly upholds a “Learn by Doing” philosophy and emphasizes teacher‑scholarship. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong teaching, curriculum development, and scholarship. Faculty are expected to maintain an externally funded research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students and to serve the university through advising, curriculum development, and governance.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate structural engineering courses and laboratories.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate research.
• Develop and maintain externally funded research.
• Engage in service activities, including student advising, curriculum development, and shared governance.

• Earned Ph.D. in civil, structural, architectural engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and effective communication.
• Ability to develop an externally funded research program involving students and key stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

• Experience with laboratory‑based instruction.
• Industry experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.

The holder is required to be a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Background checks are required before appointment.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or other protected status. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment in compliance with Title VI, Title IX, the ADA, Section 504, and California equity laws.

Faculty benefits are available via the Cal Poly HR benefits portal ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The university offers parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre‑tax benefits, and an on‑campus children’s center.

Applicants must submit an online faculty application and the following documents: cover letter, current CV, statement of research goals, unofficial transcripts, and the Universal Student Success Statement. Provide three professional references. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts and may need to supply visa sponsorship documentation.

Applications are encouraged to be completed by December 15 2025.

Questions can be directed to

B. Qu via bqu.