Tenure Track Faculty Position
Computer Science Department
College of Science
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for one tenure track faculty position in the Department of Computer Science.
Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus system and among 12 such institutions nationwide.
Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences.
With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and .
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate Kellogg.
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar.
The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.
Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine.
Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
In 2022, the campus launched the recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community.
More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s .
Student Population .
Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility.
Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it.
In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California.
Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students.
The university enrolls 56% percent of historically underrepresented students.
Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American.
Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university are mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, and finance, real estate, and law.
Inclusive Excellence and Student Success .
We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation.
We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.
*As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below.
Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work.
Inclusive Excellence Criteria:
College of Science
The College’s mission is to educate, mentor, and inspire students through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning.
It offers 15 undergraduate degree programs and six Master’s degrees across seven academic departments that include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.
Our Center for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (CEMaST) supports K-16 education locally and nationally to increase STEM success and participation for all.
The College of Science has approximately 150 full-time faculty, 40 staff, and 4,400 active majors.
Our commitment to the teacher-scholar model results in our college being the largest recipient of extramural grant funding on campus.
We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment.
Department
Minimum requirements include:
Preferred Qualifications include:
Conditions of Employment:
The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.
Application Process:
A completed application will consist of:
Finalists for the position will:
The positions are open until filled.
First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than Sept.
29, 2024.
Early response is encouraged.
Applications accepted only via —online application portal—for University hires.
Salary Range for Academic Year, Nine-month Appointment: $104,000-$108,000.
Equal Opportunity Employer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing.
Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status.
The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public