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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor of Geotechnical Engineering (AY 26/27)

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$106K/yr - $117K/yr

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Geotechnical Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising research, and engaging in curriculum development and service activities within the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate lecture courses and laboratories in civil engineering and geotechnical engineering

Teaching graduate courses and laboratories in geotechnical engineering and in their area of expertise

Supervising undergraduate and graduate-level research

Developing and maintaining externally-funded research

Engaging in activities related to service in the form of student advising, curriculum development, and shared governance

Qualification

. in Geotechnical EngineeringTeaching experienceResearch program developmentHands-on learningEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsDiversity awarenessStudent advisingCurriculum developmentField instructionLaboratory instructionCollaborationWritten communicationOral communication

Required

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Geotechnical 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

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills and must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders

Demonstrated experience and commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required

Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required

Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree)

Experience with field- and/or laboratory-based instruction

Experience with high-impact educational practices

Industry experience in geotechnical engineering

Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment is preferred

Benefits

Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for our faculty which can be found at https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/ .

Cal Poly is family friendly, offering parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre-tax benefits, and an on-campus children’s center ( https://www.asi.calpoly.edu/childrens-center/).

Company

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.

Founded in 1901