Assistant​/Associate Professor - Engineering Technology - AY

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

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 per year.

The Engineering Technology Department of the College of Engineering is comprised of roughly 150 undergraduates located at the Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, CA. The department offers two degree programs: i) Marine Engineering Technology (MET) — focused on maritime propulsion systems and engineering with licensure pathways, and ii) Facilities Engineering Technology (FET) — focusing on industrial and facilities systems engineering ashore.

Both programs are deeply rooted in "learning by doing", providing cadets with exceptional hands‑on opportunities—whether at sea or in real‑world facility contexts—preparing graduates for careers as licensed marine engineers or capable facility engineers in maritime and industrial sectors.

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This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil…