Assistant​/Associate Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering - AY

The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) Program 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 are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines.

The successful candidate will champion the development of this new major and contribute to undergraduate education, applied research, workforce development initiatives, grant-funded projects, and strategic partnerships with shipyards, industry, government agencies, classification societies, maritime technology organizations, and interdisciplinary collaborators across Cal Poly. The position offers unique opportunities to develop cross-disciplinary initiatives that leverage the strengths of the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture and Environmental Design while expanding Cal Poly's leadership in maritime innovation and engineering education.

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

• Teach undergraduate courses in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
• Develop and deliver courses in areas such as:
• Ship Design
• Ship Propulsion
• Ship Resistance
• Marine Structures
• Hydrodynamics
• Stability and Seakeeping
• Marine Engineering Systems
• Computational Ship Design
• Digital Shipbuilding Technologies
• Autonomous and Smart Marine Systems
• Advise senior design and capstone projects.
• Integrate experiential learning, laboratories, simulation, and project-based instruction into coursework.
• Participate in curriculum assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation activities.

• Establish and maintain an active program of applied research and scholarly activity.
• Pursue external funding opportunities from federal agencies, industry partners, foundations, and state organizations.
• Develop research initiatives supporting areas such as:
• Shipbuilding modernization
• Advanced manufacturing
• Maritime sustainability
• Marine robotics and autonomous boats
• Artificial intelligence applications in ship design
• Offshore wind and renewable energy systems
• Maritime cybersecurity
• Digital twins and simulation technologies
• Publish scholarly and technical work in peer-reviewed venues and industry publications.

• Serve as a liaison between academia and the maritime industry.
• Develop partnerships with shipyards, vessel operators, classification societies, naval organizations, and government agencies.
• Support workforce training, professional development programs, and continuing education initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional, state, and national maritime workforce development efforts.
• Facilitate student internships, cooperative education experiences, and industry-sponsored projects.

• Mentor and advise undergraduate students.
• Support student participation in professional societies, competitions, and research activities.
• Promote student success through inclusive and engaging teaching practices.
• Encourage participation in interdisciplinary design and innovation projects.

• Participate in department, college, and university committees.
• Contribute to strategic planning and program development.
• Support recruitment, retention, and outreach activities.
• Represent the university in professional organizations and industry forums.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience 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.

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