Department Head, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Central California

• Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus 1

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Apply now Job no: 561721
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Agriculture

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking a full-time 12-month department head for its Bio Resource and Agricultural Engineering Department (BRAE).

This position has a start date of approximately July 1, 2027. The Department Head is a tenured faculty position and will provide leadership for all academic and administrative functions including instruction, research, and alumni, donor and industry engagement. The Department Head leads a talented team of 11 tenure-line faculty, 3 full-time lecturers, a pool of part-time faculty, and 2 office and technical staff, all of whom engage with approximately 340 students in two undergraduate majors.

This position will provide strategic leadership for the Bio Resource and Agricultural Engineering Department in the following areas:

• Faculty and staff recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, retention, and workload assignments
• Advancement and fundraising
• Management of budget, facilities, and departmental resources
• Academic advising and support student success
• Departmental curriculum development, University assessment, ABET assessment, and strategic planning
• Equal-opportunity, accessibility, and nondiscrimination initiatives that foster a respectful and inclusive academic environment for all

The Cal Poly community promotes a "teacher-scholar model," which emphasizes scholarly activities and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in the Bio Resource and Agricultural Engineering Department programs. These may include lower division general engineering, senior projects, and support courses within the department. They will be expected to engage in scholarly activities (i.e., research, publishing, presenting, and grant or contract writing).

Additional duties will include mentoring students, and participating in University, College, and Departmental committees, service, and other activities.

Department Head appointments and 12-month assignments are made and continue at the pleasure of the College Dean. This is a tenured position within the Bio Resource and Agricultural Engineering Department. Appointments with tenure shall be made only after an evaluation and recommendation by tenured faculty in the appropriate department. Tenure is given only in the instructional portion of the position, which includes teaching, research, and service.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Anticipated hiring range:

• $175,000 - $185,000 at Full Professor rank

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

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