Job Details

Assistant Professor of Geospatial Engineering (AY 26/27)

Position in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Full?time, academic?year, tenure?track, Assistant Professor rank starting Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate lecture courses and laboratories in civil engineering and geospatial engineering.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the area of expertise.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate?level research.
• Develop and maintain externally?funded research.
• Engage in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Anticipated range: $106,000 $117,000 per year. Qualified candidates with industry experience encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required

• Earned or ABD Ph.D. in Geospatial Engineering, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program involving undergraduate and graduate students and partnerships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Preferred

• Experience in university?level teaching and research.
• Field and/or laboratory?based instruction experience.
• High?impact educational practices, professional licensure, or relevant certifications (e.g., Professional Land Surveyor).
• Industry experience in geospatial engineering.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering inclusive environments.

About the Department

The Civil & Environmental Engineering Department offers two B.S. programs (Civil Engineering ~650 students, Environmental Engineering ~250 students) and an M.S. program (~50 graduate students). Both programs are ABET accredited and consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. for non?Ph.D. granting institutions. The department actively supports student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, and Air and Waste Management Association.

Equal Opportunity

Cal Poly is an equal?opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence in education and employment. The office complies with Title?VI, Title?IX, the ADA, Section?504, and all applicable state and federal anti?discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation, or harassment in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Benefits

Faculty benefits include parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre?tax benefits, an on?campus childrens center, and comprehensive health and wellness packages. For full details, see

Special Conditions

The position requires compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order?1083. A conditional offer will include a background check. Applicants must be eligible to conduct a background check before starting employment. Cal Poly does not provide visa sponsorship.

How to Apply

Complete the online faculty application and attach:

1. Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest.
2. Current CV.
3. Statement of goals and plans for research.
4. Unofficial transcripts.
5. Universal Student Success Statement (prompt below).

Prompt: Detail your approach to teaching and learning at the collegiate level, including evidence of inclusive, accessible, and intentional teaching, and describe how you will continue to develop this expertise at Cal Poly.

Provide three professional references with names and email addresses. Finalists will supply letters of reference. Official transcripts required prior to appointment.

Contact

Bing Qu, Office of Academic Affairs, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ...@calpoly.edu