Tenure Track Positions in Architectural Engineering

The Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) invites applications for two full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty appointments at the Assistant Professor rank. This is an opportunity for candidates who are passionate about undergraduate education and structural engineering. Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” approach provides faculty a unique opportunity to balance teaching and scholarly activities in a collaborative classroom environment.

The department’s mission is to educate students to be successful in the practice of structural engineering. Appointed candidate will be expected to teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratory settings. Teaching needs in the department include both structural analysis/mechanics courses and structural design courses focused on building structures. Structural earthquake engineering is emphasized throughout the curriculum with collaboration among the departments within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design.

Additional responsibilities to teaching include conducting applied scholarship with undergraduate and graduate students as well as advising students, professional engagement and participating in university service activities. Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring range: $107,000 – $115,000 per year. The positions will begin at the start of the Fall 2027 semester for the 2027–2028 academic year.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Either a doctorate in structural engineering or a closely related field, along with evidence of scholarship related to building structures, or a master’s degree in structural engineering, a structural engineering license or the equivalent, and significant professional engineering practice experience.
• A demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
• A demonstrated commitment to student-centered learning and teaching; collaboration in multidisciplinary settings; a willingness to perform service to the department, college, university, profession and community.
• An ability to investigate in the areas of the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and share findings with the rest of the academic and professional community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in both the academic environment and structural engineering practice.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Architectural Engineering Department enjoys a longstanding national reputation for excellence, rigor, and innovation in offering a comprehensive undergraduate education in structural engineering. Interdisciplinary learning takes place in courses shared by architecture, construction management, and engineering students and provides understanding of the entire design-construction process.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation. It has approximately 21,000 undergraduate, 800 post-baccalaureate/graduate students. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 26 consecutive years.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide: 1. A letter of intent addressing how your experiences match the position requirements. 2. A curriculum vitae or detailed resume. 3. A Universal Student Success Statement. 4. A statement of scholarly and research interests. 5. Unofficial transcripts from institutions at which an earned doctorate or an engineering master’s degree was awarded.