Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)

Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental
Engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at
California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a
tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Geotechnical
Engineering with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. Demonstrated
laboratory-based teaching and research experience is desirable.

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,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) 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. CSUF 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.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
CSUF faculty are committed
teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life
for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually
mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their
departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and
university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the
person in this position will include the development and teaching
of introductory and core courses in the discipline and the
development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. Specific
courses that this person will teach include undergraduate and
graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and related civil
engineering lecture and laboratory courses. This person will also
be responsible for producing scholarly and creative work
commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful
candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in
the life and development of the department, advise students, serve
on committees, and participate in the broader university and
disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical

engineering or a related field.

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related

field.

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including

laboratory courses.

• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate

teaching of a very diverse student population, including
first‐generation college students.

• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology

into instruction.

• A strong record of scholarly accomplishments through

high-quality peer-reviewed publications in the past five
years.

• High potential to develop and pursue an independent externally

funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate
students.

• Demonstrated laboratory-based research experience.
• Ability and willingness to promote undergraduate and graduate

student success through research, mentorship, advising,
co‐curricular activities, and other high-impact practices.

• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and

service.

• Professional registration as a Civil Engineer or ability and

willingness to get Professional Engineering (PE) licensure within
five years of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• University-level teaching experience in Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience pursuing externally funded research

projects.

• Post-baccalaureate professional work experience in Civil

Engineering.

Application

A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To
apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position
561357, and provide the following required
materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required

qualifications (Maximum 2 pages).

• Curriculum vitae.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies

accepted until appointment, submitted as single PDF):

• Transcripts are to be uploaded in the document upload section

of the application under other documents.

• Research statement (Maximum 2 pages):
• This statement should address recent and current research,

possibilities of your research to catalyze innovation in the field,
potential collaborations, potential funding that your research
could bring to the department, and any laboratory equipment and/or
space you will need.

• Teaching statement (Maximum 2 pages):
• This statement should address all courses you have taught in

the past if any, and future courses you would like to teach and
develop. It should also briefly discuss your teaching
philosophy.

• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no

more than 500 words):

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Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes
the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving
organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's
a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all
aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to
recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is
not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring
that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive
and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).

• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about

the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions
to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse
student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's
professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or
willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive
of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse
ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,
languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

-
Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the
rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern
California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a
faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the
following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and
understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding

perspectives that are reflective of the student population into
your teaching and/or scholarship.

• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a

diverse student population.

• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing

opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the
classroom environment.

• Your experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities.

• A list of three references with relevant contact information:
• Finalists must submit three letters of

recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to
submit. On the References page of the online application, enter
information and email addresses for three referents who will
provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At
the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a
request via email along with information on uploading the letter.
You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back
into your applicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to the search
committee chair: Dr. David Naish at dnaish@fullerton.edu.

Application Deadline
Review of
applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and
will continue until the position has been filled. To ensure full
consideration, all application materials must be received by
November 15, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 18,
2027.

The College and Department
The College of
Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is committed to fostering an
inclusive and diverse community by increasing the number of
historically underrepresented students in the college and
recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff. We are home to
more than 5,400 talented undergraduate and graduate students, with
35.9% Hispanic and 1.5% Black or African American students. Each
year we award approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate
degrees in engineering and the computer sciences. ECS is one of
only two ABET-accredited engineering programs in Orange County,
California. US News & World Report ranks ECS as one of the
“Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs” at schools where a
doctorate is not offered. ECS is dedicated to educating and
preparing professionals to harness the power and potential of the
engineering sciences for the benefit of society. Additionally, the
college of ECS is excited to announce the construction of a new
engineering innovation hub which is going to be completed by 2027.
This 28,000 usable square foot building will be dedicated to
fostering innovation, interdisciplinary project collaboration,
industry partnerships, community outreach efforts, and cutting-edge
research in all fields of engineering. For more information about
the college, please visit http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/.

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers a
B.S. in Civil Engineering, an M.S. in Civil Engineering, and an
online M.S. in Environmental Engineering. The B.S. in Civil
Engineering program is ranked 8th in the nation among non-PhD
granting institutions. The M.S. in Environmental Engineering is
ranked 30th in the nation and 3rd in California among online
engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report. For more
information about the department, please visit http://cee.fullerton.edu.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $8,233 to $8,394 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

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.

Additional Information

Multiple positions
may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the
applicant pool.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or
faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B
applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in
the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have
a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B
without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not
apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the
U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on
Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX
Coordinator.

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. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

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.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/561357/assistant-professor-of-civil-environmental-engineering
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