Associate or Full Professor of Engineering

Position Information

• Position Title: Associate or Full Professor of Engineering
• Position Category: Faculty
• FLSA: Exempt
• Position Status: Tenure-Track
• FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)
• Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

California Lutheran University is seeking a dynamic faculty member for a tenure-track position as department chair of engineering at the associate or full professor level. Under the direction of the dean, the chair and associate/full professor is responsible providing leadership in implementing the new B.S. degree program in engineering, working toward creation of a Department of Engineering, seeking ABET accreditation, building connections with potential industry and research partners in the region, and providing overall program management. The associate/full professor will provide academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate courses and will teach undergraduate engineering courses at multiple levels, including general engineering courses and mid- to upper-level elective courses in their area of expertise. The professor is to serve as an academic advisor to students, contribute to department and university activities, serve on faculty or university committees, and engage in scholarly activities.

Cal Lutheran has excellent resources for engaging students in the process of scientific discovery. The university benefits from two beautiful science buildings, the 47,000-square-foot Swenson Science Center (dedicated in 2021) and the newly renovated Ahmanson Science Center (re-opened in 2024). These facilities house modern classrooms, teaching laboratories, and research laboratories including electronics and optics laboratories. Cal Lutheran faculty focus on experiential learning, mentoring, and undergraduate research in addition to their own research. Students benefit from small class sizes which emphasize active learning in order to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in elite graduate programs and prepare for careers in industry or academia.

Representative Duties

• Primary responsibilities for this position include fulfilling a 24-unit faculty workload consisting of teaching as well as release time for developing and leading the program. E
• Teaching undergraduate courses in engineering, including general courses and advanced courses in chosen areas of interest: E
• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture and lab courses. Create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings for the development of cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students. E
• Maintain an active research program that involves undergraduates in mentored research. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E
• Teach and hold office hours in person on campus, at least 4 days per week. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Attend and participate in committees and in department, division, campus, and University meetings. E
• Represent the Engineering Program in Program Director meetings led by the Dean of the College of Art and Sciences. E
• Build and manage relationships, collaborating effectively with industry partners to build the reputation of the program and identify opportunities for students. E
• Recruit, train and retain talented faculty. E
• Overall management and administration of the Engineering major, including budgeting and maintaining academic quality. E
• Manage student relations, especially with regards to experiential learning and extra-curricular activities. E
• Build and maintain relationships with the relevant industry, companies and organizations. E
• Participate in marketing and recruiting for the program. E
• Collaborate across disciplines to maximize synergies in curricula, scheduling, facilities, computing resources and laboratory equipment. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required. E
• Performs related duties as assigned.

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of

• Current theory and practice within the discipline of Engineering
• ABET accreditation processes
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching, including active learning pedagogy
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance, and progress

Ability To

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of University students
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships
• Work constructively with their colleagues and to treat faculty, staff, administrators, and students with respect and professionalism
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline
• Satisfactorily fulfill a faculty member’s duties and responsibilities and make significant contributions to the University community.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses of action.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Ph.D. in Engineering from an accredited institution and a track record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses and other requirements

N.A.

Physical Abilities

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the telephone or video; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.

Working Environment

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range

$110,000 - $155,000

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: Faculty001342020
• Number of Vacancies:
• Desired Start Date:
• Position End Date:
• Open Date: 11/02/2026
• Close Date: 01/04/2027
• Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

1. a cover letter that addresses qualifications for the position as well as commitment to and plan to support the mission and Hispanic-Serving Institution designation of California Lutheran University. Two pages max.
2. a CV
3. a list of professional references whom the University may contact.
4. a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of modern pedagogies. Two pages max.
5. a statement of research plans, including description of the role of undergraduate researchers. Two pages max.
6. An Inclusive Excellence Statement (Other), explaining how how you will encourage and facilitate inclusive excellence through your teaching, mentorship, research, and service. Two pages max.

Statement

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research/Creative Activities
• List of References
• Other