College of Engineering: The College of Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona is one of the largest engineering colleges in California, serving nearly 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students across seven academic departments. Consistent with the university’s polytechnic mission, the College emphasizes hands-on, practice-oriented education grounded in strong engineering fundamentals, innovation, teamwork, communication, and leadership. The College is committed to advancing student success, strengthening research and industry partnerships, and supporting inclusive excellence in engineering education.

Department of Civil Engineering: The Civil Engineering Department at Cal Poly Pomona is one of the largest and most respected civil engineering programs in the nation, serving nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students within a highly diverse and student-centered learning environment. Rooted in Cal Poly Pomona’s “learn by doing” philosophy, the department is recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence, hands-on learning, applied research, and industry engagement.

The department offers expertise across multiple civil engineering disciplines, including structural engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, geospatial engineering, and construction engineering and management. As Southern California continues to lead the nation in infrastructure expansion, transportation modernization, and large-scale construction projects, the department has developed strong connections with public and private leaders in the construction profession.

Faculty members are actively engaged in applied and interdisciplinary research, professional practice, and partnerships with public agencies, consulting firms, contractors, and community organizations.

The Civil Engineering Department values faculty who are passionate about mentoring students, advancing scholarship, and building meaningful collaborations with industry and government partners. Located in one of the world’s most dynamic regions for infrastructure development, the Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) program provides exceptional opportunities for faculty to grow as educators, researchers, and professional leaders.

The department is also deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered academic environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive. Our students reflect the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of Southern California, and many are first-generation college students with strong aspirations for professional and personal advancement. Faculty actively support student organizations and competition teams, including Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Competition Teams, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and Design Build Institute of America (DBIA). Students are also provided opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences that build career readiness skills such as leadership, teamwork, and professional development. The department values collaboration, mentorship, and innovation, and seeks faculty who are excited to contribute to a vibrant academic community that empowers students to succeed in both their careers and their communities.

Position 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.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

The department is particularly interested in candidates with one or more of the following 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 publications
• Demonstrated successful record of student advising and leadership potential in guiding and supporting construction student competition teams