Tenure-Track Professor, Marine Engineering Technology

Opt For Healthy Living; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Solano Campus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Engineering Technology, beginning August 2027. The department offers MET and FET programs and emphasizes hands-on, Learn by Doing, with opportunities to contribute to the Training Ship Golden State program.

The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and developing curricula in marine engineering technology and facilities engineering technology.

Qualifications

• A minimum earned bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology (marine, mechanical, electrical, naval, or industrial), or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience with hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Instruction of marine and facilities engineering technology coursework in classrooms, laboratories, simulators, or aboard the training ship. Curricula taught may include: Steam, Diesel, or Turbine Power Generation; Ship Propulsion Simulation; Electrical Systems; HVAC; Refrigeration; Introduction to Marine Engineering; Plant Operations; Other fundamental engineering courses.
• Student advising in the Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology programs.
• Professional development activities that advance knowledge within an engineering field.
• Service in department and campus-wide academic and administrative teams and committees, and
• Future annual participation as an instructional faculty member and/or engineering watch officer aboard the Training Ship Golden State.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/engineering technology

Job description

Cal Poly Solano Campus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Engineering Technology, beginning August 2027. The department offers MET and FET programs and emphasizes hands-on, Learn by Doing, with opportunities to contribute to the Training Ship Golden State program.

The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and developing curricula in marine engineering technology and facilities engineering technology.