Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering (AY 25/26)

Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering (AY 25 / 26)

Job no : 541994

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Work type : Instructional Faculty Tenured / Tenure-Track

Location : San Luis Obispo

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Tenured / Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION - The Civil & Environmental 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 2025.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in innovative undergraduate teaching, a broad base of knowledge and teaching interests, and the ability to integrate that knowledge across environmental systems.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to project-based and hands-on learning using innovative pedagogical methods.

In addition, the candidate is expected to embrace the teacher-scholar model and engage in research collaborations with undergraduates and master’s students.

Responsibilities include :

• Teaching a broad array of fundamental classes and laboratories in environmental engineering as well as upper division and graduate courses in area(s) of specialization;
• Engaging in activities related to service in the form of student club advising, curriculum development, and shared governance;
• Supervising undergraduate and graduate (master's)-level research;
• Developing and maintaining externally-funded research programs;
• Collaborating with other faculty on curricular, research and professional development interests.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Anticipated hiring range : $106,000 - $118,000 per year.

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Environmental Engineering or a closely-related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment.

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.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to innovation in undergraduate teaching with a focus on hands-on learning. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will show evidence of attention to and / or the potential to contribute on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion across their teaching, scholarship, and service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those who can show evidence of working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Experience in environmental engineering, supported by a record of scholarly publications, is preferred. Research that emphasizes hands-on opportunities for both undergraduate and master’s students is prioritized.

Professional registration and industry / consulting experience are desirable.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, applicants are encouraged to provide the following supplemental documents : (1) a cover letter providing some details of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position;
• 2) a current CV; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of goals and plans for research; (5) a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment);

6) a diversity statement that demonstrates the candidate's experience or potential with respect to supporting the college of engineering’s goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by the Review Begin Date, October 1, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered.

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