Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering; AY

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering (AY 26/27)

Job No: 552292

Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Central California:
San Luis Obispo

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

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. The university 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 have a strong interest in undergraduate teaching, broad‑based knowledge and teaching interests, and the ability to integrate that knowledge across the electrical engineering curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to project‑based and hands‑on learning and engagement in research collaborations with undergraduates and master’s students.

Applications are welcome in all areas of electrical engineering; particular consideration will be given to candidates with professional expertise in the following areas:
1) Board‑Level Electronic Systems and Applications;
2) Sensing, Actuation, and Controls, including Robotics;
3) Systems Engineering and Project Management applied to Electronic Products or Large‑scale Systems including Power. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Anticipated hiring range: $110,000 - $123,000 per year.

Cal Poly Electrical Engineering ranks consistently among the best public master’s‑level programs in the United States. The program emphasizes undergraduate and master’s‑level education through a laboratory‑intensive, hands‑on curriculum. Our tenured, tenure‑track, and lecturer/adjunct faculty are dedicated engineers with a passion for teaching, innovative applied research, interacting with students, and advising student club activities.

Additional information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws. The university prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs and policies.

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Commitment to hands‑on, student‑centered learning and teaching and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in the English language.

• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated professional development, experience with laboratory‑based instruction, and/or industry experience.
• Experience…