Dean, College of Engineering and Noyce School of Applied Computing

Dean, College of Engineering and Noyce School of Applied Computing

California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), a nationally recognized public polytechnic university in San Luis Obispo, seeks a strategic, collaborative, and externally engaged leader to serve as its next endowed Dean of the College of Engineering (CENG) and the Noyce School of Applied Computing (Noyce School), which includes multiple programs at Cal Poly Maritime Academy. The dean will lead a college whose mission permeates the university: preparing students and faculty to solve applied and pressing problems facing California and beyond through Cal Poly's signatureLearn by Doingapproach.

For more than a century,Learn by Doinghas prepared Cal Poly graduates to lead, solve complex problems, and contribute immediately. CENG is central to that promise, offering 14 bachelor’s and 11 master’s programs across engineering and computer science with a strong emphasis on applied learning, design, innovation, and industry-connected scholarship. The College is entering a defining moment. Cal Poly’s annual student demand exceeds current capacity by over 36,000 qualified individuals. CENG has the largest proportion of that strong applicant demand within Cal Poly, as well as the largest numbers of graduates with job placements in industry within the university. Given CENG’s central importance to Cal Poly, the dean must have a strong and robust vision for the needs of current and future students that are aligned with workforce and research opportunities.

Cal Poly has established a multimillion-dollar endowment for a named deanship for the College of Engineering and Noyce School of Applied Computing, providing sustained resources to advance strategic priorities, faculty and staff excellence, student opportunities, applied research, and innovation. The Noyce School is the first interdisciplinary school of its kind at Cal Poly. The Noyce School combines three departments — electrical engineering, computer science and software engineering, and computer engineering, with statistics joining as an affiliate. The Noyce School’s $60 million endowment helps expand applied computing, AI, and cross-campus problem solving at Cal Poly.

The next dean will join Cal Poly at a time of momentum and transformation. The mission of CENG and the Noyce School permeates applied problem solving andLearn by Doingacross the university. As such, the dean will work closely with the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and will have university-wide responsibilities. Cal Poly will complete its transition to the semester calendar during the academic year, and CENG will lead the way in enrollment growth, expansion of high impact practices for students, applied research, and industry collaborations.

EEO Statement:

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, Cal Poly 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. Cal Poly 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. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Compensation Statement:

The annual base salary that Cal Poly reasonably expects to pay for the dean is $360,000. In addition, the dean will also receive annual salary support of approximately $75,000 per year from non-general funds, and Cal Poly will enter discussions with the successful candidate regarding support for housing. This base salary and additional salary support take into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other financial and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.