Opt For Healthy Living
Assistant Professor - Materials Engineering (AY 26/27)
Opt For Healthy Living, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Assistant Professor - Materials Engineering (AY 26/27)
Job no: 552609
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering
Position Overview The Materials Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2026.
Cal Poly has a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship that supports a curriculum centered on a "Learn by Doing" philosophy and a focus on preparing graduates to make a positive impact on their world day one. Faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills, remain proficient and current in their disciplines, and engage in high-quality research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, support curricular development, advise senior projects, and serve the university at all levels.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in Materials Engineering and/or Chemical Engineering, including laboratory-based instruction.
Develop and expand curricular offerings in Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Advising senior projects and graduate students.
Conduct externally funded, applied research involving undergraduate and graduate students and partnerships with key stakeholders.
Participate in faculty service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
Develop inclusive instructional practices and contribute to campus diversity, equity, & inclusion initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent.
Proof that the doctorate is awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment (ABD status permitted with evidence).
Excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
Ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Experience or commitment to hands‑on, student‑centered learning.
Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching and research, commensurate with time since degree.
Experience with laboratory-based instruction and/or industry experience.
Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.
Teaching expertise in areas of need: ceramics and glasses.
Teaching expertise in additional emphases: fundamentals of chemical engineering.
Special Conditions The candidate will be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. A conditional offer of employment requires a satisfactory criminal background check before employment commences. Immigration attorneys are not covered by Cal Poly; applicants are responsible for their own fees.
How to Apply Applicants should complete a required online faculty application and submit the following supplemental documents:
Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Statement of research goals and plans.
Unofficial transcripts.
Universal Student Success Statement.
Three professional references.
Please be prepared to provide three letters of reference for finalists and official transcripts prior to appointment. For visa sponsorship, Cal Poly does not guarantee sponsorship; applicants should not expect it.
Contact Search Committee Chair: Trevor Harding – tharding@calpoly.edu.
Additional Information Cal Poly is a smoke‑free campus.
Subject to further planning, Cal Poly anticipates a possible transition to semester‑based year‑round operations (YRO). Faculty may be assigned to teach in two consecutive semesters of the three offered annually, with optional teaching in a third semester.
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Position Overview The Materials Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2026.
Cal Poly has a tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship that supports a curriculum centered on a "Learn by Doing" philosophy and a focus on preparing graduates to make a positive impact on their world day one. Faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills, remain proficient and current in their disciplines, and engage in high-quality research. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, support curricular development, advise senior projects, and serve the university at all levels.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in Materials Engineering and/or Chemical Engineering, including laboratory-based instruction.
Develop and expand curricular offerings in Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Advising senior projects and graduate students.
Conduct externally funded, applied research involving undergraduate and graduate students and partnerships with key stakeholders.
Participate in faculty service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
Develop inclusive instructional practices and contribute to campus diversity, equity, & inclusion initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent.
Proof that the doctorate is awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment (ABD status permitted with evidence).
Excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
Ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students.
Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Experience or commitment to hands‑on, student‑centered learning.
Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching and research, commensurate with time since degree.
Experience with laboratory-based instruction and/or industry experience.
Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.
Teaching expertise in areas of need: ceramics and glasses.
Teaching expertise in additional emphases: fundamentals of chemical engineering.
Special Conditions The candidate will be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. A conditional offer of employment requires a satisfactory criminal background check before employment commences. Immigration attorneys are not covered by Cal Poly; applicants are responsible for their own fees.
How to Apply Applicants should complete a required online faculty application and submit the following supplemental documents:
Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Statement of research goals and plans.
Unofficial transcripts.
Universal Student Success Statement.
Three professional references.
Please be prepared to provide three letters of reference for finalists and official transcripts prior to appointment. For visa sponsorship, Cal Poly does not guarantee sponsorship; applicants should not expect it.
Contact Search Committee Chair: Trevor Harding – tharding@calpoly.edu.
Additional Information Cal Poly is a smoke‑free campus.
Subject to further planning, Cal Poly anticipates a possible transition to semester‑based year‑round operations (YRO). Faculty may be assigned to teach in two consecutive semesters of the three offered annually, with optional teaching in a third semester.
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