Associate or Full Professor of Engineering

Associate or Full Professor of Engineering

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

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 Number: Faculty001342020

Open Date: 11/02/2026

Close Date: 01/04/2027

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.

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13732

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.

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