Assistant​/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Central California

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Apply now Job no: 552349

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

Engineering Technology
Assistant/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY 26/27

The Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering at the Cal Poly Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank beginning Fall 2026. Rank at hire commensurate with the experience and education of the successful candidate.

Cal Poly has a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship that supports a curriculum centered on a "Learn by Doing" philosophy and focused on preparing graduates to make a positive impact on their world day one. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model.

As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses and support and expand curricular development in Engineering Technology, Engineering Plant Operations, and Sea Training.

As scholars, faculty should be engaged in professional development of high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, faculty are encouraged to perform service activities at all levels of the University.

This is a full‑time tenure‑track teaching position and will require future participation on Cal Poly Maritime Academy annual sea training on board the Training Ship Golden Bear (to be the Training Ship Golden State planned for 2028) in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the cruise faculty MOU.

The Department of Engineering Technology offers the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology degrees and provides instructional support to all engineering programs on the Maritime Academy campus and professional training programs on campus.

The responsibilities of this tenure‑track position include, but are not limited to

• Instruction of marine and facilities engineering technology coursework in classrooms, laboratories, simulators, or aboard the training ship. Curricula taught may include:
  • Steam, Diesel, or Turbine Power Generation
  • Ship Propulsion Simulation
  • Electrical Systems
  • HVAC
  • Refrigeration
  • Introduction to Marine Engineering
  • Plant Operations
  • Other fundamental engineering courses associated with the Engineering Technology program
• Student advising in the Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology programs.
• Professional development activities that advance knowledge within an engineering field.
• Service in department and campus‑wide academic and administrative teams and committees.
• Future annual participation as an instructional faculty member and/or engineering watch officer aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear (to be the Training Ship Golden State planned for 2028).

Rank and salary will be commensurate with education, USCG licensure, and experience of the individual selected. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Anticipated hiring range:
Assistant Professor: $106,000-$117,000 per year, and Associate Professor: $114,000 - $126,000.

The College of Engineering at Cal Poly is committed to building a faculty of teacher‑scholars who collaborate to provide a multi‑disciplinary and hands‑on approach to inclusive excellence in student learning and applied research. We believe that individuals from broad backgrounds strengthen our programs and positively impact student success. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. Cal Poly emphasizes Learn by Doing, which involves extensive lab work and projects in support of theoretical knowledge.

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