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

About the role

The Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering at the Cal Poly Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is seeking 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.
• Future annual participation as an instructional faculty member and/or engineering watch officer aboard the Training Ship Golden State.

Qualifications

• 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 is required for appointment.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings, are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching, are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree), experience with laboratory-based instruction, and/or industry experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • a current U.S. Coast Guard engineer (unlimited) license with appropriate STCW endorsements,
  • prior engineering experience in the maritime industry,
  • a Master’s degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology or engineering management,
  • interest and expertise in more than one technical area,
  • experience in an engineering leadership role, and/or
  • leadership training experience.