Assistant​/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY

Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY 26/27 at Cal Poly Solano Campus. The position is a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty role at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank beginning Fall 2026. Rank at hire is commensurate with experience and education.

The department invites applications from candidates who support a Learn by Doing philosophy and are prepared to teach undergraduate courses and contribute to curricular development in Engineering Technology, Engineering Plant Operations, and Sea Training. The successful candidate will be engaged in professional development, service to the university, and may participate in the Training Ship Golden Bear operations in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the cruise faculty MOU.

The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology and supports other engineering programs on the Maritime Academy campus.

• Instruction of marine and facilities engineering technology coursework in classrooms, laboratories, simulators, or aboard the training ship. Curricula 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 related to the Engineering Technology program
• Student advising in the Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology programs.
• Engage in professional development activities to advance knowledge within an engineering field.
• Service on 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 (as planned for 2028).

Required

• A minimum earned bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology (marine, mechanical, electrical, naval, or industrial), or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent.
• A minimum USCG 3rd assistant engineer (unlimited) license with appropriate STCW endorsements and at least 10 years of industry experience OR a USCG 2nd assistant engineer (unlimited) license with appropriate STCW endorsements.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with students, staff and faculty.
• Ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program involving undergraduate and graduate students and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Experience with hands-on, student-centered learning and the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred

• Excellence in university-level teaching and research (as time since degree allows).
• Experience with laboratory-based instruction and/or industry experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Master's degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology, or engineering management; current Coast Guard license with STCW endorsements; interests in more than one technical area; engineering leadership or leadership training experience.

• A valid USCG medical certificate is required to participate in the training cruise.
• Participation in a random drug-screening program as required by federal law.
• Mandatory reporting under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Background check required after a conditional offer; failure to pass may result in withdrawal of the offer.
• Cal Poly is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
• Out-of-state employment policy and on-campus presence requirements apply.
• Possible transition to semester-based year-round operations (YRO) with associated teaching responsibilities.

• Applicants should provide: cover letter, current CV, Universal Student Success Statement, a 1-2 page professional goals statement, unofficial transcripts, and copy of U.S. Coast Guard License.
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