Description

The Civil Engineering Department at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) program beginning in Fall 2027. The department is particularly interested in candidates who bring forward-thinking perspectives to construction engineering and management and professional practice. While the position is primarily intended for appointment at the Assistant Professor level, candidates with substantial academic, research, and professional accomplishments may be considered for tenure-track appointment at the Associate Professor rank.

The successful candidate will:

•       Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction engineering and management and related civil engineering areas. Teaching assignments will be based on departmental needs and may include lower-division, upper-division, laboratory, and graduate-level courses. 
•       Establish an active scholarly agenda, pursuing externally funded research and applied projects, mentoring student research, collaborating with industry and academic partners, and professional practice. 
•       Contribute to curriculum development and support the continued advancement of hands-on, industry-connected learning experiences.
•       Participate in department, college, and university service activities.

Minimum requirements include: 

•       Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, by the date of appointment. The Ph.D. degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
•       Demonstrated teaching excellence or strong teaching interest in engineering.
•       Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in fields relevant to construction engineering and management, or evidence of professional practice.

The department is particularly interested in candidates with one or more of the following qualifications (Preferred/Desired Qualifications):

• Expertise in areas aligned with the construction industry, such as BIM/VDC, construction engineering and management, AI-integrated construction management, sustainable construction, construction automation, smart infrastructure, lean construction, project controls, construction safety, or infrastructure asset management
• A minimum of one year of professional practice in fields such as infrastructure delivery, project management, or construction engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design-Build Professional (DBIA) certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credentials
• Evidence of continued growth and effectiveness in teaching or instructional experience in higher education
• Evidence of continued growth in scholarly research and peer-reviewed publication
• Demonstrated successful record of student advising and leadership potential in guiding and supporting construction student competition teams

Application Process: 

A completed application will consist of: 

•       Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how your qualifications align with the role;
•       Curriculum vitae;
•       Teaching Philosophy statement (2-page max) that addresses Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment to excellence in education;
•       Research Statement (2-page max);
•       The names and contact information of three to five individuals who can serve as references;
•       Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Official transcripts will only be required for finalists.

Finalists for the position will be:

•       required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview;
•       required to provide three letters of reference specifically addressing your qualifications for this position;
•       interviewed in person and are expected to make a presentation of their scholarly work, perform a teaching demonstration to faculty, and interact with students.

Initial review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your complete application by the initial review date.

Please direct inquiries to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Simeng Li, at cpp_ce_search@cpp.edu.

Applications accepted only via PageUp—online application portal—for University hires.

https://careers.cpp.edu/po/en-us/job/558585/civil-engineering-construction-engineering-and-management-assistant-professor

Disclosures 

Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check: 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed.  Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.  It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter: 

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.

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include: 

•       Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, by the date of appointment. The Ph.D. degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence or strong teaching interest in engineering.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in fields relevant to construction engineering and management, or evidence of professional practice.
   

The department is particularly interested in candidates with one or more of the following qualifications (Preferred/Desired Qualifications):

• Expertise in areas aligned with the construction industry, such as BIM/VDC, construction engineering and management, AI-integrated construction management, sustainable construction, construction automation, smart infrastructure, lean construction, project controls, construction safety, or infrastructure asset management
• A minimum of one year of professional practice in fields such as infrastructure delivery, project management, or construction engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design-Build Professional (DBIA) certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or other relevant professional credentials
• Evidence of continued growth and effectiveness in teaching or instructional experience in higher education
• Evidence of continued growth in scholarly research and peer-reviewed publication
• Demonstrated successful record of student advising and leadership potential in guiding and supporting construction student competition teams