Tenure-Track Computer Engineering Professor

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

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo seeks an Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering for the 2027 academic year. The role involves teaching undergraduate and master’s level courses, developing curricular content, and pursuing scholarly work with students and collaborators.

The successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative department that emphasizes hands-on learning, lab-based instruction, and industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required.
• Excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to develop externally funded, applied research.
• Hands-on, student-centered learning and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in Computer Engineering.
• Support and expand curricular development in Computer Engineering.
• Engage in externally funded applied research.
• Participate in service activities at all levels of the University.

Skills

Computer Organization & Architecture

Engineering Education

Computing Education

Embedded Systems / IoT

Computer Networks

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo seeks an Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering for the 2027 academic year. The role involves teaching undergraduate and master’s level courses, developing curricular content, and pursuing scholarly work with students and collaborators.

The successful candidate will join a diverse, collaborative department that emphasizes hands-on learning, lab-based instruction, and industry partnerships.