Materials Engineering Department
College of Engineering
The Materials Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (www.
mate.calpoly.edu), invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty positions starting Fall 2014 in the
areas of:
 Sustainable Materials (Reference Job Requisition 103061)
 Microsystem Technologies and Fabrication (Reference Job Requisition 103050)
For full consideration, please apply by the review beginning date of January 15, 2014.
Our vision is to collaboratively overcome the intertwined grand challenges of sustainability and
transformative learning through our materials engineering program. Our daily mission is to be a vibrant,
creative and effectual learning community that cultivates the unique capabilities of each individual to thrive in
a complex, interconnected and ever-changing world. Faculty teach several different materials engineering
courses (freshmen to masters level), in addition to conducting scholarship that enriches the student
experience. Our projects-based curriculum emphasizes hands-on, learn by doing and guided inquiry.
These positions require experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as
the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplinary programs. The Microsystems Technology position
will foster collaborations to enable cross-listed courses and research projects with Electrical Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering, and other programs. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work
experience and those with experience in working with diverse populations.
For detailed position descriptions and application instructions, please visit: www.calpolyjobs.org. Questions
can be directed to mate@calpoly.edu.
Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California
Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.