Assistant Professor of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Northern California

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty
  - Engineering 1

• Full Time 1

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;however, Chico State is an equal opportunity employer and can provide reasonable accommodations to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties with the application, please contact the Human Resources (staff and management positions) at  or Faculty Affairs (faculty positions) at  prior to 5:00pm on the closing date.

CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collected unemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date.

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.

The Position: 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.

Benefits Information:

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to…