Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), Assistant Professor

Job Details•Pomona, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Structural Engineering within the Department of Civil Engineering. This position is open to Assistant or Associate Professor ranks, with the primary intention for an Assistant Professor appointment. The university, known for its 'learn-by-doing' approach and Teacher Scholar Model, is situated in a scenic 1,400-acre campus. Cal Poly Pomona is recognized for its diversity, commitment to social mobility, and its role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The College of Engineering is one of the largest in California, emphasizing hands-on education. The Civil Engineering Department is highly regarded, with a strong focus on structural engineering, benefiting from Southern California's leadership in seismic design and advanced construction. The department is committed to academic excellence, applied research, industry engagement, and fostering an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered academic environment. Faculty are expected to mentor students, advance scholarship, and build collaborations with industry and government partners. The Structural Engineering program offers significant opportunities for faculty growth in a dynamic region for infrastructure development and seismic engineering.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering, by the date of appointment.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness or demonstrated potential for effective teaching in engineering (e.g., prior instructional experience, teaching assistantships, student evaluations, curriculum development, mentoring activities, teaching certifications, or a teaching statement demonstrating inclusive pedagogical practices).
Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in the field of structural engineering, or evidence of professional practice.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in areas aligned with future directions of the profession, such as earthquake engineering, seismic design, resilient infrastructure, mass timber, sustainable and low-carbon materials, structural health monitoring, advanced construction technologies, computational modeling, or emerging applications of artificial intelligence and data-driven engineering in the built environment.
A minimum of one year of postbaccalaureate professional practice in structural engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE), preferably in California.
Evidence of continued growth and effectiveness in teaching or instructional experience in higher education.
Evidence of continued growth in scholarly research and peer-reviewed publications.
Demonstrated successful record of student advising and leadership potential in guiding and supporting construction student competition teams.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering and related civil engineering areas, including lower-division, upper-division, laboratory, and graduate-level courses.
Establish an active scholarly agenda, pursuing externally funded research and applied projects.
Mentor student research.
Collaborate with industry and academic partners.
Contribute to curriculum development and support hands-on, industry-connected learning experiences.
Participate in department, college, and university service activities.