Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management #26-08

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Department: Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management

Faculty Hire Number: #26-08

Rank: Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary Scale: $105,000-$110,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)

Position

Description:

The Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management at CSUN is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Materials Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials engineering and have research interests in materials engineering and manufacturing. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university.

The candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department for tenure and promotion. The successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field, with an official diploma at the time of employment from an accredited institution.
• College or University-level teaching experience, in-person and/or online, in areas such as materials characterization, mechanical behavior of materials, non-destructive evaluation, fundamentals of MEMS fabrication, composite materials, corrosion, thin film technology, failure analysis and phase transformations, nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
• Evidence of continuing research in materials engineering (in the areas listed above), for example, presentations at conferences, publications of peer-reviewed articles, and development of research proposals for external funding.
• Experience involving the operation of materials characterization equipment and/or the operation and maintenance of materials laboratory equipment, for example, FESEM/SEM, EDAX/EBSD, EDS, XRD, AFM, and microscopy.
• Experience advising, supervising, mentoring, and/or working effectively with undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in and knowledge of the MSEM department and CSUN, including a vision of contributing industrial or practical experience with materials engineering to enhance the Materials Engineering Master’s program.
• Experience researching or teaching in manufacturing and related fields.
• Taught a course independently at the College/University level in any of the areas listed above in the Required Qualifications section.
• Experience in recruiting students and growing enrollment and programs.
• Experience in allocating and managing resources, supervising research assistants/lab technicians, and/or staff.
• Industrial or practical experience with materials engineering or similar areas.
• Experience with assessment processes and accreditation systems, such as ABET.
• Strong communication skills and evidence of effective engagement with a diverse student body.
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
• Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.

Final date to receive applications

The preferred Final date to receive applications is November 19, 2025
, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How To Apply

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit the CSUN careers…