Full Time Lecturer - Structural Engineering

FULL-TIME LECTURER - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo invites applications for a full-time adjunct faculty position in the area of Structural Engineering.  The position starts in January 2022 and is renewable for academic year 2022/23 based on department needs and the candidate’s performance.

This successful candidate will be responsible for teaching (and/or coordinating) courses in the areas of general structural design (steel, concrete, and timber), civil engineering materials, and/or structural mechanics depending on department needs and the candidate’s skills.   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

BS in civil, structural, architectural engineering or a closely related field is required.  Knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit and/or other BIM software is required. A minimum of three years’ related industry or consulting experience is required. Must be willing to participate in teaching workshops offered by the Cal Poly Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A PE and an S.E. licensure are preferred. Master’s and/or PhD in civil, structural, architectural engineering or a closely related field is preferred.  Previous teaching experience is desirable (but not required). Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.  Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on the potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to academicpersonnel@calpoly.edu. Additionally, prior to, or on your first day of employment, you must submit your completed vaccination documentation via the COVID-19 Info tab on the university’s secure online portal. As soon as you are onboarded, you will have access to the portal."

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT - The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department was officially formed in 1981, though transportation and environmental engineering degree programs had been in place at Cal Poly for some time. Since its inception, the department has continued to grow. Currently, there are approximately 650 undergraduate students enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program. Approximately 200 undergraduates are currently enrolled in the Environmental Engineering Program. In addition, the department supports about 50 graduate students who are working toward the Master of Science degree. Both the Civil and Environmental Engineering Programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The programs stress teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and state-of-the-practice analysis and design techniques. Each program is laboratory intensive, with hands-on student learning stressed in support of the University's "learn by doing" motto.

Our faculty is comprised of more than 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty with extensive academic and professional qualifications. These full-time faculty are supported by over 20 full- and part-time lecturers, many of whom practice engineering in the local community.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY - Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation. It has approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 800 post-baccalaureate/graduate students. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Cal Poly #1 among public master's universities in the western United States for 28 consecutive years. Operating on the quarter calendar system, Cal Poly takes pride in its "Learn by Doing" approach to teaching and learning, which has characterized Cal Poly since its founding. Cal Poly is located in historic San Luis Obispo, a city of 45,000, just twelve miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast. With excellent public education resources, recreational facilities and an expanding dedication to the arts, the area is known for its scenic landscapes, extraordinary temperate climate, and an abundance of outdoor activities.

HOW TO APPLY - For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.calpoly.edu/  and apply to Requisition 505374. Please be prepared to provide the names and email addresses of three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Please attach to the online application: 1) cover letter indicating industry, consulting, and teaching experience; 2) résumé/cv; 3) statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) statement of Diversity and Inclusivity; and 5) unofficial transcripts from institutions at which degrees were awarded. Official transcripts will be required prior to initial appointment. If applicable, please attach a list of CSU courses previously taught. For questions, please contact the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at ceenve@calpoly.edu.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.