BRAE Department Head: Leadership, Teaching & Research

CSU; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo seeks a full-time 12-month Department Head for the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE). The appointment is tenured and begins July 1, 2027, providing leadership for instruction, research, and alumni, donor and industry engagement.

The Head will lead 11 tenure‑line faculty, 3 full‑time lecturers, part‑time faculty, and staff, guiding recruitment, budget, curriculum, ABET assessment, and student success while

Responsibilities

• Faculty and staff recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, retention, and workload assignments
• Advancement and fundraising
• Management of budget, facilities, and departmental resources
• Academic advising and support student success
• Departmental curriculum development, University assessment, ABET assessment, and strategic planning
• Equal‑opportunity, accessibility, and nondiscrimination initiatives that foster a respectful and inclusive academic environment for all

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo seeks a full-time 12-month Department Head for the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE). The appointment is tenured and begins July 1, 2027, providing leadership for instruction, research, and alumni, donor and industry engagement.

The Head will lead 11 tenure‑line faculty, 3 full‑time lecturers, part‑time faculty, and staff, guiding recruitment, budget, curriculum, ABET assessment, and student success while