California State Polytechnic University - Civil Engineering - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: California State Polytechnic University
DEPARTMENT: Civil Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
LINK: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/open-positions/college-unit/eg/ENG_CE.shtml
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Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering

College of Engineering

The Civil Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for one tenure-track position in the area of Geospatial Engineering, at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2016.

The Position
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, conducting research, and providing services to the department, college and university. Candidates must be able to effectively teach theory and practice, as well as to develop innovative laboratory and project experiences. The successful candidate will develop research projects that complement their teaching and may involve both undergraduate and graduate students. Being licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or a Professional Engineer will be required before tenure can be granted. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geospatial Engineering or related area by August 31, 2016
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional engineering work experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse students and community populations

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Geospatial Engineering specialization preferred
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Demonstrated ability to develop lecture and laboratory curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to develop research projects
• Experience with contracts and grants for applied research projects in geospatial and applications to construction or transportation engineering
• Demonstrated ability to establish industrial collaborations
• Demonstrated ability to be responsive to the educational equity goals of the university and its increasing ethnic diversity and international character
• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer in California

Application Procedure
A completed application will consist of:

• A cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests, and addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
• A statement of teaching philosophy;
• A curriculum vitae comprised of elements specified on the application form, including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
• A list of courses the candidate is prepared to teach, courses they can teach with some additional preparation, and courses they would like to develop;
• A completed application form available at http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/documents/acadapplication.pdf;
• A transcript showing the highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists); and
• Three recent letters of reference (required for finalists).

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received by November 6, 2015. Early response is encouraged.

Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to:

Faculty Search Committee (Geospatial Engineering)
Civil Engineering Department
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768

Phone: (909) 869-2488

FAX (909) 869-4342

Email: ce@cpp.edu