Structural Engineering Assistant Jobs in Placentia, CA

Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Salary Range: $107,516 - $111,516

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Civil Engineering. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for 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 Spring 2026, 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% 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

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 employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

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. The structural engineering program is one of the department's core strengths and benefits from Southern California's global leadership in seismic design, resilient infrastructure, and advanced construction technologies. Faculty and students are engaged in areas such as earthquake engineering, structural analysis and design, sustainable and low-carbon materials, structural health monitoring, computational modeling, and smart infrastructure systems.

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, sustainability initiatives, and seismic engineering, the Structural Engineering 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 the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge, and Timber-Strong teams, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute's Seismic Design Competition (EERI SDC), and Structural Engineers Association (SEA) student activities. 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 Structural Engineering beginning in Fall 2027. The department is particularly interested in candidates who bring forward-thinking perspectives to structural engineering education, scholarship, 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 structural engineering 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, and collaborating with industry and academic partners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and support the continued advancement of hands-on, industry-connected learning experiences.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities.

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, with emphasis in the field of Structural Engineering, 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 the field of structural engineering, or evidence of professional practice.

The department is particularly interested in candidates with one or more of the following qualifications:

• • Expertise in areas aligned with future directions of the profession, such as earthquake engineering, seismic design, resilient infrastructure, mass timber, sustainable and low-carbon materials, structural health monitoring, advanced construction technologies, computational modeling, or emerging applications of artificial intelligence and data-driven engineering in the built environment
  • A minimum of one year of postbaccalaureate professional practice in structural engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE), preferably in California
  • 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