Assistant Professor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
About the Role
The Computer Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning approximately August 12, 2027. This role is part of the Noyce School of Applied Computing and adheres to a "Learn by Doing" philosophy with a focus on the teacher-scholar model.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in Computer Engineering.
- Support and expand curricular development in Computer Engineering.
- Engage in high-quality scholarly work evidenced by external peer review.
- Perform service activities at all levels of the University.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Education, or a closely related field.
- Candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) will be considered, provided the doctorate is awarded by the start of the appointment.
- Demonstrated 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 involving undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching and research.
- Experience with laboratory-based instruction.
- Industry experience.
- Experience and commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting.
- Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Ability to teach courses in areas of need such as Computer Organization and Architecture and Computer Networks.
- Ability to teach courses in additional areas of emphasis, including Embedded Systems and IoT.
Areas of Emphasis/Interest
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Engineering Education
- Computing Education
- Embedded Systems / IoT
- Computer Networks