Department Head - Architectural Engineering

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The Architectural Engineering Department in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a full-time Department Head at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to begin September 1, 2025. The position is tenure track with the possibility for tenure to be granted at the time of the appointment.

The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who engages the department’s stakeholders in developing and achieving its vision, mission and goals while championing inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, research, professional engagement, and service. The Head works closely with faculty and staff to sustain the quality of academic programs and manage the department’s fiscal, human and physical resources, including the recruitment and retention of students, and partnering with the college’s development officer on fundraising. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing tradition, and a collegial collaborator who contributes to the college’s administrative team and builds partnerships with alumni, industry, and communities.

The position reports to the Dean of the college and carries both administrative and academic duties. The Department Head teaches courses (1/4 time) that may range from first year undergraduate to master’s level and engages in scholarly activities appropriate to tenure status and rank. Civil or structural engineering expertise is required. The administrative assignment is for an initial period of three years, renewable at the Dean’s discretion. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.