Serve as a strategic liaison between the College and key research
partners, including the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs,
the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, and the Office of Undergraduate
Research.
Cultivate collaborative, interdisciplinary grant activity within
the College and across campus to expand undergraduate and graduate
research opportunities.
Proactively identify and promote internal and external funding
opportunities aligned with faculty expertise, emerging research
areas, and College priorities.
Design and launch a Dean's Research Seminar Series that showcases
faculty scholarship, fosters connection, and elevates the College's
research profile.
Collaborate closely with the College senior budget analyst to
support responsible stewardship of grant funds and sustainable
research growth.
Industry and Government Engagement
Build strong, forward‑looking partnerships with government
organizations, industry partners, and alumni, to deepen
engagement.
Collaborate closely with the Dean, department chairs, college
development officers, and career services to cultivate strategic
partnerships that advance research, workforce development, and
student success
Expand sponsored research, cross‑sector collaboration, and
experiential learning opportunities in partnership with industry
and government stakeholders.
Technical Staff Supervision
Serve as manager for approximately nine equipment technicians who
support teaching and research laboratories.
Maintain position descriptions; hire and evaluate technical staff;
manage professional development; oversee absence management; and
liaise with Human Resources on personnel matters.
Ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and modernization of
laboratory equipment and research infrastructure.
Technology, Facilities and Space Planning
Collaborate with Facilities, Information Technology, and campus
partners to oversee the renovation, repurposing, and modernization
of instructional and research spaces, including technology‑enabled
environments and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Provide strategic direction on the allocation of physical and
technology‑supported space resources to departments, faculty
researchers, and student groups.
Work with department chairs and stakeholders to assess needs and
recommend adjustments to ensure effective and equitable space
utilization.
Internal and External Relations
Participate in the Dean's Leadership Team, Dean's Council, and
other campus and college committees.
Represent the College in systemwide and external engineering
research leadership groups.
Engage regularly with Academic Affairs and Faculty Affairs
leadership regarding research and faculty advancement
initiatives.
The incumbent may drive on university business approximately once
per month to attend conferences and off-campus events.
Required Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related field from an
accredited institution.
Must have achieved tenure or have a record to support tenure based
on effective teaching, scholarship, and service that merits
appointment at the full professor level in the College of
Engineering.
Minimum of two years of leadership experience (e.g., department
chair, associate chair, center director, interim leadership
positions, or major committee chair).
Knowledge of government and industrial funding sources and a
successful record of research funding.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, build
collaborative teams, and respond effectively to deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication
skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience in fiscal management and compliance
with federal regulations and oversight of grants and
contracts.
Knowledge and experience in managing intellectual property rights
and entrepreneurial opportunities, including a record of
entrepreneurial attainment.
Experience in planning, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive
research centers or programs.
Research funding from major federal agencies such as NSF, DOE, and
DOD.
Experience in partnering with industry and business.
Experience with faculty professional development and
mentoring.
A demonstrated commitment to the recruitment and retention of a
culturally diverse and talented faculty and student body.
Experience working with students from varied educational
backgrounds, including first‑generation college students.
Applications
The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately
and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration
will be given to materials received by August 7, 2026.
To apply, a candidate should submit:
A letter of intent addressing how the candidate's experiences match
the position requirements and outlining a vision for advancing
research and industry engagement in the College; and
A current curriculum vitae
References will not be contacted without the prior knowledge and
approval of the candidate, and at a later stage in the
search.
The salary range for this position is $173,520-$185,004 annually.
More information about benefits is available through the
California
State University system.
This is a full-time, on-site MPP III position in the College of
Engineering.
Out of State Work
The California State University (CSU) system is a network of
twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality
education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of
CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to
contribute to California's schools, economy, culture, and future.
As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business
operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to
perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information,
go to the
CSU
Out-of-State Employment Policy.
Background Check
Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to
final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a
background check (including a criminal records check). The
conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background
check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered
that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In
determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal
Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any
information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding
the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and
recency of the conviction, the candidate's conduct, performance or
rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the
job applied for. For more information, go to the
CSU
Background Check Policy.
Education Code 89521 Requirements
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.
CSU Classification Salary Range
This position is part of the Management Personnel Plan bargaining
unit. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are
located on the
CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule
is located on the
CSU Salary Schedule website. Please refer to the anticipated
hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular
position.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work
in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons
hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work
in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go
to the
Acceptable
I-9 website.
University Driving Requirements
Positions that require driving for university business by using a
personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized
University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and
evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management
Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following
criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other
State Driver's license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle
violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period
(or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV
Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV
Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For
more information, go to the
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Driver Policy.
Conflict of Interest
This position is a "designated position" in the California State
University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate
accepting this position is required to file financial interest
disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more
information, go to the
CSU's
Conflict of Interest Policy.
Outside Employment Disclosure
Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all
current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of
hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July,
within 30 days of accepting outside employment, and upon their
manager's request. For more information, go to the
Outside Employment Disclosure Policy.
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy
at the
Child
Abuse/Neglect Reporting policy.
Security & Fire Safety
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus
security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California
Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity
Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report and Annual
Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at:
https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf
and
https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in
any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants
because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own
pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more
information, see the
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.
Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by
email at
ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For
more information, go to
Employment Notices.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal
Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in 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 employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona
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.
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam
Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests
priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.
Other Notices
For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit
Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.
Advertised: May 18, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/557940/associate-dean-engineering-research-and-industry-engagement
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