Faculty

Faculty Career Opportunities

Professor Elbarbary tests the load capabilities of student-made cranes

The College of Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is excited to invite applications for tenure-track assistant professor positions across multiple departments.

We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking educators and researchers who are eager to shape the next generation of engineering leaders through Cal Poly’s renowned Learn by Doing philosophy. If you’re driven by innovation, collaborative work, and student success, you’ll find a vibrant academic community here — one that values hands-on teaching, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and meaningful research.

Come grow your career at a place that champions creativity, celebrates impact, and offers a strong sense of purpose in everything we do.

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Faculty highlights

Cal Poly College of Engineering’s Learn by Doing enables faculty to engage in applied research with undergraduate and master’s students, something that’s unique to undergraduate institutions. Learn more about our talented faculty below.