Geomatics Engineering Assistant Professor

California State University Fresno

Lyles College of Engineering

Department of Geomatics Engineering

Engineering

Tenure Track

Assistant Professor

Fall 2026 (August 2026)

The Department of Civil & Geomatics Engineering is searching for a faculty member in the area of Geomatics Engineering to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories conduct scholarly activity and applied research mentor undergraduate and graduate students and engage in service-related activities at all levels of the University. We seek applications from individuals who can contribute to the quality of Lyles College of Engineerings academic programs in the broad area of Geomatics Engineering. The tenure-track faculty position will be expected to :

• Contribute to the instructional programs in the broad areas of Geomatics engineering by teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Actively pursue grants and contracts and conduct research in Geomatics Engineering
• Collaborate with faculty members in the Lyles College of Engineering and Fresno State
• Help develop short-term courses workshops and seminars
• Assist with growing enrollment in the Geomatics Engineering undergraduate program
• Assist with growing enrollment in the Civil Engineering Graduate Program (Umbrella for both Civil Engineering and Geomatics Engineering)
• Engage in service activities at all levels of the university and community
• Specific assignments will depend on department and college needs.

Our students : California State University Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American / Native American / Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

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Application Procedures : To ensure full consideration applicants should submit all application materials by February 13 2026. The review of applications will begin on February 14 2026. Review of applications may continue until the position is filled. This position will remain open until the position is filled.

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Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit the following by mail / e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items :

Committee Information

Search Chair : Scott Peterson PhD PLS

Department of Civil / Geomatics Engineering

Lyles College of Engineering

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About California State University Fresno

California State University Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students intellectual horizons fostering lifelong learning skills developing the leaders of tomorrow promoting community involvement and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The campus is ranked 2nd in the nation by Washington Monthly for tuition (and tax) dollars; rankedNo. 31 for social mobility in U.S. News and World Reports 2025 Best Colleges rankings; andreceived a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale in Moneys 2025 Best Colleges list.

Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the Universitys Probationary Plan Process. For additional information please visit : We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.

Commensurate with education and experience theanticipatedhiringrangeis $7500-$7800per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per year). Salary placement is dependent on the appointees qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System we offer an extremely competitive benefits package see the CSU Employee Benefits Summaryfor details about the CSUs excellent benefits package.

About the College Department and Program :

Fresno State has offered engineering courses since 1922. The Lyles College of Engineering currently offers seven undergraduate degree programs and five graduate degree programs and / or options. The Geomatics Engineering program at Fresno State is the first ABET accredited program in the nation. It is the only standalone 4-year program in the state of California. The department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering currently has seventeen (17) tenured / tenure track faculty and enrollment of 508 students. The department offers ABET accredited BS degrees in Civil Engineering and Geomatics Engineering and MS degrees in Civil Engineering and a Survey Engineering minor. Geomatics Engineering Faculty have a wide range of experience covering broad areas of land surveying remote sensing photogrammetry geodesy and geographic information systems. The Geomatics Engineering Program has a close relationship with industry vendors which have provided and will provide all necessary equipment for the teaching of and success of the students. Faculty research is funded by federal state and regional agencies and industry. Graduates of the department are in high demand. The department has established strong relationships with a variety of industry partners and receives strong support from the regional industry.

Territorial Acknowledgement

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

Other Campus Information :

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Any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a limited 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 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website : State University Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information please click State University Fresno is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy as well as state and federal law. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status. Fresno States commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment hiring and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04) all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

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Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 7500 - 7800