Assistant Professor of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Engineering

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first‑generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

Assistant Tenure-Track Professor of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Position Starts:
Fall 2027

College:
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management

Department/School:
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,600 - $ 158,600 per year).

Initial Review Date: 11/16/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for appointment to the Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering faculty position is a Ph.D. in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or a closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position. Candidates should have broad expertise spanning Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, including but not limited to modeling, programming, robotics, and mechanical/electrical integration.

Candidates for all positions must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and proficiency in written and oral English.

Responsibilities:

All tenure track positions carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching and course development at the undergraduate level (this is primary). Other responsibilities include:
Develop an area of scholarship and professional growth leading to dissemination through peer-reviewed forums, pursue external funding to support research, and mentor undergraduate students on research. Further responsibilities include student advising, serving on academic committees and industry associations, supporting the Department’s industrial advisory board, engaging in outreach and recruitment activities, and contributing to goals of the Program, College, and University.

This position includes advising capstone senior design teams, which involves working closely with students and industry sponsors. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Dr. Ozgul Yasar, Search Committee Chair
400 West First Street
Chico, California 95929
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Benefits Information:

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Additional Information:

Out of State Employment:
All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements:
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