Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), Assistant Professor

About the role

The Civil Engineering Department at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Structural Engineering beginning in Fall 2027. The department is particularly interested in candidates who bring forward-thinking perspectives to structural engineering education, scholarship, and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering and related civil engineering areas.
• Establish an active scholarly agenda, pursuing externally funded research and applied projects, mentoring student research, and collaborating with industry and academic partners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and support the continued advancement of hands-on, industry-connected learning experiences.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, with emphasis in the field of Structural Engineering, by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence or strong teaching interest in engineering.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in the field of structural engineering, or evidence of professional practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, with emphasis in the field of Structural Engineering, by the date of appointment. The Ph.D. degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence or strong teaching interest in engineering.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in the field of structural engineering, or evidence of professional practice.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in areas aligned with future directions of the profession, such as earthquake engineering, seismic design, resilient infrastructure, mass timber, sustainable and low-carbon materials, structural health monitoring, advanced construction technologies, computational modeling, or emerging applications of artificial intelligence and data-driven engineering in the built environment.
• A minimum of one year of postbaccalaureate professional practice in structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE), preferably in California.
• Evidence of continued growth and effectiveness in teaching or instructional experience in higher education.
• Evidence of continued growth in scholarly research.

Skills

• Ability to teach a range of structural engineering courses.
• Experience in conducting research and applying it to practical problems.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $107,516 - $111,516.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Access to a wide range of resources and services.

Pay

• $107,516 - $111,516 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time, nine-month appointment.