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Assistant/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY 27/28

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 approximately August 12, 2027. 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 members are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and 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 in the Cal Poly Maritime Academy summer sea training 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 Solano 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, and
• Future annual participation as an instructional faculty member and/or engineering watch officer aboard the Training Ship Golden State

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

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.

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.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant…