Tenure Track Faculty - Canada - Humboldt State University

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Jobs - Job Details - Tenure Track Faculty - School of Engineering
Tenure Track Faculty - School of Engineering

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Unit - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt(Cal Poly Humboldt) invites applicants to join ourgrowing set of Engineering programs. Energy Systems Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering & Community Practice at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We highly value scholars and teachers who bridge multiple areas and/or focus on applied problem solving for critical societal needs.

We anticipate the new faculty member will be able to collaborate in developing, and launching new programs and facilities that will shape the future of engineering education and research at Cal Poly Humboldt.

The School of Engineering is strategically building research expertise and capacity in the following focus areas :

Mechanical Engineering
Automation and controls for critical infrastructure
Energy Systems Engineering
Offshore Wind Energy
Efficient buildings and HVAC
Environmental Resources Engineering
Groundwater Modeling & Engineering Geology
Engineering and Community Practice
Community engagement or community-based projects
Experience working with Indigenous or other historically-excluded communities

Accessible and Inclusive Pedagogy:

As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community.

The ideal candidate will share Cal Poly Humboldt's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives.

Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. D.

or equivalent in Engineering or any appropriate and related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment.

A successful candidate must have education and experience that prepares them to provide rich and varied applied learning opportunities for students related to the priorities described above, to engage in scholarly pursuits, and to contribute meaningful service to the department, college, university, and society.

Academic and/or professional background necessary to contribute to the development and growth of Engineering Programs that serve a diverse student population, with focus areas described above;
Potential for, or evidence of a robust research agenda, scholarship and creative activities;
Potential for, or evidence of involving students in research and scholarly activity;
Ability and/or interest to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses that meet program needs;
Evidence of ability to communicate engineering design and analysis in a variety of contexts;
Commitment to developing applied engineering design projects that engage students in serving authentic community needs;

Commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity.

Evidence for potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service;
Experience within the private and/or public sector working with clients, stakeholders, and communities to develop engineering projects and/or analysis;
Ability to develop interdisciplinary scholarship that incorporates multiple epistemic frameworks including engineering;
Ability to contribute to developing and supporting place-based learning communities;
Ability to develop, implement, and assess programs in ways that advance equitable and inclusive learning communities;

Research interest and methodologies that contribute to the understanding of diversity and equal opportunity; Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California.

S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page:

Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record.

Responsibilities include teaching for the Engineering program; the courses assigned to the candidate will include fundamental (lower division) engineering classes along with courses in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, and/or Environmental Resources Engineering, and/or at the graduate level, that align with the candidate's area of expertise.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are:
teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity; and service to the University, profession and to the community


These responsibilities include:

advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in "learning communities" that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community.

These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.
The School of Engineering is part of the College of Natural Resources and Sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Our foundational curriculum for engineering students includes emphasizing a systems-thinking approach, skillfully applying computational methods and data analysis, seeking opportunities for applied design work to support learning, and valuing engineering work that is done in service to society.

Engineering students engage in frequent labs, field trips, and team-based projects, while enjoying a cooperative learning environment in classes that range from 12-70 students.

The majority of engineering classes currently have fewer than 25 students. The School of Engineering and the University value diversity, inclusion and equity.

Currently 2⁄3 of the fifteen tenure-track faculty identify as women, 2⁄3 of tenure-track faculty are BIPOC, 30% of engineering students self-identify as underrepresented, 35% of engineering students are first in family to attend university, and 36% of engineering students are Pell Grant eligible.

The Engineering department has direct faculty and student links to the world‐famous Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, Schatz Energy Research Center, and the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology.

Opportunities exist to collaborate with and/or conduct research through these entities.

Further information can be found online:
The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods).

The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities.

Cal Poly Humboldt currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff many from local area California Indian tribes.

Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP).

There are also many opportunities at Cal Poly Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library.

Cal Poly Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through various initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time and Indigenous People's Week and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff.

Diversity Statement, include your understanding of the barriers facing Black, Indigenous, and other people of Color (BIPOC) in higher education and your past and/or future contributions to inclusive student success, including equitable access and outcomes through teaching and professional or public service.

Applicants are encouraged to highlight any contributions they have made towards the inclusivity of students from the LGBTIQ+ community.

(Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date.

Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a condition of employment.

CSU employees in positions with duties that involve regular contact with children or positions which supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in EO 1083.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10 year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The University has a comprehensive arts and sciences curriculum, which is recognized nationally for its high academic quality.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability.

Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, groundbreaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

Cal Poly Humboldt's main campus is located in Arcata, California, in the northwestern part of the state along the coast, situated among redwood trees in an area that offers unmatched scenic beauty, moderate climate and opportunities for outdoor activities.

The community offers an excellent range of businesses, services and cultural activities/performances. The local schools are ranked in the top performance percentiles, both nationally and in the state. Bargaining Unit

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