Director of General Engineering

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • San Luis Obispo, CA

410d • $111,000 - $122,000

About The Position

The College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member for the position of Director of the General Engineering Program, starting in Fall 2025. This role focuses on enhancing engineering education and broadening participation among historically marginalized groups. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the college.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Engineering Education, Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and laboratory-based instruction.
• Dedication to continued professional development and scholarship in engineering education.
• Broad-based knowledge of an engineering or computer science discipline.
• Desire to lead and participate in strategic initiatives to increase participation of historically marginalized groups in engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting world-class scholarship in engineering education research.
• Experience developing interdisciplinary student experiences, including courses and curriculum.
• Providing compassionate hands-on student mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Engineering course to approximately 80 first-time first-year students each fall.
• Develop new engineering courses with an emphasis on social/technical integration and/or Social Justice.
• Advise General Engineering students completing independent senior projects.
• Research and publish engineering education research related to increasing participation of historically marginalized groups.
• Coordinate management of the General Engineering Programs, similar to a department chair, including scheduling, budget, and yearly reporting.
• Supervise the administrative assistant for the program.
• Academic advising for all General Engineering students, working closely with Engineering Student Services.
• Develop and coordinate periodic program review for the General Engineering program.
• Manage and convene General Engineering faculty affiliates committee.
• Lead and participate in initiatives that advance the college's strategic goals.

Benefits

• Parental leave
• Educational fee waivers
• Childcare pre-tax benefits
• On-campus children's center
• Start-up funds for DEI work
• Dedicated mentor upon appointment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree