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Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering
Salary Range: $108,356 - $112,356

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for two tenure track faculty positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.  Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona has been recognized as a leader in creating an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. A Cal Poly Pomona education is centered  in its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona's future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found here. 

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.

Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2024, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 25,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 57% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 54% Hispanic/Latinx, 21% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 2% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-five percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.  

College of Engineering: The College of Engineering's mission is to prepare students for industry and advanced studies by implementing an inclusive polytechnic philosophy through collaborative teamwork, innovation, entrepreneurship and professional integrity. The College offers 12 ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees and 7 Master's degrees to over 7,500 students across seven academic departments that include: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The College is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and currently ranks 5th among undergraduate engineering programs in non-doctorate-granting public institutions. Additionally, it houses more than 40 student clubs that offer hands-on learning opportunities and have been recognized at several national competitions. We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: The department offers B.S and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Computer Engineering serving a diverse student body of approximately 1500 students.  The graduate and undergraduate curricula include a large number of laboratories where students experience the practical application of concepts learned in the classroom. Additionally, a capstone  project including both design and implementation is required of all undergraduates. The Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering B.S. degrees are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The primary focus of the ECE degree programs is on students who plan to go to work as engineers right after graduation. 

More information about the degree programs is available on the ECE department website.

Position description: The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the potential to establish a research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include both introductory and advanced courses, as well as assisting in curriculum development. The applicant will be expected to advise students; serve on department, college, and university committees; and engage in professional activities. Applicants whose work supports the university's Learn by Doing philosophy and demonstrates commitment to both the highest standards of professional ethics and to inclusion and equity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include: 

• The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university by the date of appointment. (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in the applicant's area of expertise, including publishing peer-reviewed articles.
• Demonstrated commitment to the IEEE code of ethics.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

• Ability to teach a broad range of courses in the area of Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated potential for developing innovative lecture and laboratory curricula.
• Teaching experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering at an accredited university or college program with demonstrated ability to provide hands-on education. 
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the academic mission through university service work.
• Demonstrated commitment to an active research agenda.
• Relevant professional engineering work experience.  This could include industrial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an applied research program, including experience with contracts and grants for applied research projects, preferably as a PI or co-PI.
• Demonstrated potential to establish industrial collaborations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Applicants from all areas of electrical and computer engineering are invited to apply, with preference given to candidates specializing in Control Systems, Robotics, Analog and Digital Electronics, RF Electronics, Communications, Signal Processing, and Power Engineering.

Conditions of Employment: The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Application Process: Application materials must be submitted online via PageUp; only completed applications will be considered. A completed application shall consist of the six items shown below submitted as distinct and separate documents with different names:

1. A cover letter in which you describe relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (up to 2 pages, single-spaced).
2. A Curriculum vitae.
3. A Teaching Philosophy Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that addresses Cal Poly Pomona's commitment to excellence in education (see above).
4. A Research Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced).
5. A list of specific Cal Poly Pomona courses that you can teach with minimal preparation and a list of courses that you can teach with some additional preparation. A list of courses can be downloaded:  here. A description of courses can be found in the Cal Poly Pomona online catalog. Under Catalog Search filter for "Courses" then for the prefix ECE to list Electrical and Computer Engineering courses.

1. An unofficial transcript showing the highest degree earned or in progress (an official transcript will be required of finalists)

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 22, 2026. 

Finalists for the position will: 

• be required to provide an official transcript for the highest degree before the on-campus interview. 
• be required to provide the names and contact information for at least three individuals that can serve as references.

Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a presentation of research and an additional teaching demonstration to faculty. 

Please direct inquiries to ece@cpp.edu. 

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

Disclosures

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

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 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.

Clery Act:
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.

EEO Statement: 

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and e...