Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering

About the Role

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geotechnical Engineering with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach introductory and core courses in the discipline, as well as courses in your area(s) of specialization
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and related civil engineering lecture and laboratory courses
• Produce scholarly and creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure
• Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department
• Advise students and serve on departmental and university-wide committees
• Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering or a related field
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including laboratory courses
• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching of a very diverse student population, including first-generation college students
• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
• A strong record of scholarly accomplishments through high-quality peer-reviewed publications in the past five years
• High potential to develop and pursue an independent externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students
• Demonstrated laboratory-based research experience
• Ability and willingness to promote undergraduate and graduate student success through research, mentorship, advising, co-curricular activities, and other high-impact practices
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service
• Professional registration as a Civil Engineer or ability and willingness to get Professional Engineering (PE) licensure within five years of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• University-level teaching experience in Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience pursuing externally funded research projects
• Post-baccalaureate professional work experience in Civil Engineering

Application Materials

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for position 561357, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter responding to the required qualifications (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted until appointment, submitted as single PDF)
• Research statement (maximum 2 pages): address recent and current research, possibilities of your research to catalyze innovation in the field, potential collaborations, potential funding that your research could bring to the department, and any laboratory equipment and/or space you will need
• Teaching statement (maximum 2 pages): address all courses you have taught in the past if any, future courses you would like to teach and develop, and briefly discuss your teaching philosophy
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words): provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our diverse student population in areas such as embedding perspectives reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship, service activities, mentoring and providing opportunities inside and outside the classroom, and integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities
• A list of three references with relevant contact information

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position has been filled. To ensure full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 15, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 18, 2027.

About the Department & College

The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and is home to more than 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students, with 35.9% Hispanic and 1.5% Black or African American students. ECS is one of only two ABET-accredited engineering programs in Orange County, California. US News & World Report ranks ECS as one of the "Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs" at schools where a doctorate is not offered. A new engineering innovation hub (28,000 usable square feet) is under construction and is going to be completed by 2027, dedicated to fostering innovation, interdisciplinary project collaboration, industry partnerships, community outreach efforts, and cutting-edge research.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers a B.S. in Civil Engineering, an M.S. in Civil Engineering, and an online M.S. in Environmental Engineering. The B.S. in Civil Engineering program is ranked 8th in the nation among non-PhD granting institutions. The M.S. in Environmental Engineering is ranked 30th in the nation and 3rd in California among online engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $8,233 to $8,394 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For questions about the position, contact the search committee chair: Dr. David Naish at dnaish@fullerton.edu.