Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Job no: 558587
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Engineering

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, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) 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.

CSUF 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.

CSUF faculty in the mechanical engineering department are committed teacher/scholars who create compelling educational experiences for their students. They teach courses in the areas of their expertise, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities for this role include teaching courses in the mechanical engineering curricula, developing new courses in emerging areas of mechanical engineering, mentoring students on their projects and research, participating in service opportunities that benefit students and the university, and contributing positively to the culture of the department.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field. ABD’s may apply but must earn a doctorate in one of the sub disciplines of Mechanical Engineering before the appointment date; B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including laboratory courses.
• Ability and willingness to promote undergraduate and graduate student success through advising, co-curricular activities and other high impact practices.
• Focused research agenda with external funding potential.
• Demonstrated experience in publishing scholarly peer-reviewed publications in refereed venues within the last three years.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability and willingness to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• Teaching statement (maximum of two single-spaced pages)
  • This statement should explain your teaching philosophy and pedagogy. It should also describe all courses you have taught before or are currently teaching, courses in our curriculum that you would be willing to teach, and future courses that you would like to develop.
• Research statement (maximum of two single-spaced pages)
  • This statement should address your current research, possibilities of your research to catalyze innovation into the field, potential funding that your research could bring to the department, as well as any laboratory equipment and/or space that you will need.
• Statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (maximum of one single-spaced page)
  • This statement provides your unique perspective on your contributions to, and future aspirations for, promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in your professional career. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and willingness to engage…