Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering

CAL POLY; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL POLY's Computer Engineering Department in San Luis Obispo invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Aug 12, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master's courses, develop curricula, and pursue scholarship with a strong emphasis on hands-on, outcome-focused education.

Cal Poly champions Learn by Doing and a teacher-scholar model, encouraging collaboration with industry and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Education, or related field.
• Evidence of excellent teaching, strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build externally funded, applied research with undergrad/grad students and industry partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and collaboration in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master's level courses.
• Support and expand curricular development in Computer Engineering.
• Engage in high-quality scholarly work with external peer review.
• Contribute to service activities across the university.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Student-centered learning

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

CAL POLY's Computer Engineering Department in San Luis Obispo invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Aug 12, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master's courses, develop curricula, and pursue scholarship with a strong emphasis on hands-on, outcome-focused education.

Cal Poly champions Learn by Doing and a teacher-scholar model, encouraging collaboration with industry and multidisciplinary teams.