Assistant​/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY

Assistant/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY 26/27

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• Job no: 552349
• Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
• Location: San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus
• Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

The Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering at the Cal Poly Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is excited to invite applications for a full‑time, academic year, tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank beginning Fall 2026.

Rank at hire commensurate with the experience and education of the successful candidate.

Cal Poly has a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship that supports a curriculum centered on a "Learn by Doing" philosophy and focused on preparing graduates to make a positive impact on their world day one. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher‑scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses and support and expand curricular development in Engineering Technology, Engineering Plant Operations, and Sea Training. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in professional development of high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, faculty are encouraged to perform service activities at all levels of the University.

This is a full‑time tenure‑track teaching position and will require future participation on Cal Poly Maritime Academy annual sea training on board the Training Ship Golden Bear (to be the Training Ship Golden State planned for 2028) in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the cruise faculty MOU.

The Department of Engineering Technology offers the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology degrees and provides instructional support to all engineering programs on the Maritime Academy campus and professional training programs on campus.

• 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 associated with the Engineering Technology program
• 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.
• Future annual participation as an instructional faculty member and/or engineering watch officer aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear (to be the Training Ship Golden State planned for 2028).

Rank and salary will be commensurate with education, USCG licensure, and experience of the individual selected. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Anticipated hiring range:
Assistant Professor: $106,000‑$117,000 per year, and Associate Professor: $114,000 – $126,000.

A minimum earned bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology (marine, mechanical, electrical, naval, or industrial), or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment. Additionally, a minimum USCG 3rd assistant engineer (unlimited) license with appropriate STCW endorsements and at least 10 years’ experience in the industry OR a USCG 2nd assistant engineer (unlimited) license with appropriate STCW endorsements is required for this position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills and must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that…