Structural Engineering Assistant Professor – Teach & Research

California State University, Chico; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering (AY 27/28). The position is instructional faculty – tenured/tenure-track, located at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo Campus.

The anticipated hiring range is $106,000 - $117,000 per year with responsibilities including teaching, supervising research, and developing externally funded programs. The Department emphasizes hands-on, student-centered learning and multidisciplinary collaboration, with ABET-accredited programs

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in civil, structural, architectural engineering or closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and effective communication are essential.
• Ability to develop externally funded research and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• teach undergraduate lecture courses and laboratories in civil engineering and structural engineering and design
• teach graduate courses and laboratories in structural engineering, design, and in their area of expertise
• supervise undergraduate and graduate‑level research
• develop and maintain externally-funded research
• engage in service activities such as student advising, curriculum development, and shared governance

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research supervision

Service activities

Education

Ph.D. in civil/structural/architectural engineering

Job description

Cal Poly invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering (AY 27/28). The position is instructional faculty – tenured/tenure-track, located at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo Campus.

The anticipated hiring range is $106,000 - $117,000 per year with responsibilities including teaching, supervising research, and developing externally funded programs. The Department emphasizes hands-on, student-centered learning and multidisciplinary collaboration, with ABET-accredited programs