Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Job no: 562953
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Engineering

The San Diego State University Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in advanced processing of powder materials, with a specific focus on sintering science and technology. The position begins in Fall 2027, and preferred areas of expertise include advanced and additive manufacturing of powder materials, processing-structure-property-performance relationships, powder based fabrication methods, scalable manufacturing of powder material systems, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to materials design, process optimization, and modeling of powder processing and sintering.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University, an R1 research university serving more than 40,000 students, offers an EAC/ABET accredited B.S. degree, an M.S. degree, and a joint Ph.D. program with the University of California San Diego, with research strengths in manufacturing, materials, design, energy, mechatronics, robotics and control, and bioengineering. The successful candidate will work in the department's Powder Technology Laboratory and is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program that builds on existing strengths and develops collaborations across the department, the College of Engineering, and regional industry partners.

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Required qualifications by date of application

• A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.

Required qualifications by date of hire

• Terminal degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with all degree requirements met.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in sintering science and technology and in the processing of powder materials
• Experience in advanced manufacturing or additive manufacturing of powder materials, including processing-structure-property-performance relationships and scalable fabrication methods
• Experience applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to materials engineering, such as data driven materials design, process optimization, or modeling of powder processing and sintering
• Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding
• Potential for securing extramural funding
• Experience collaborating with industry partners
• University level teaching experience in materials science, manufacturing, or related areas of mechanical engineering, including teaching students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to direct advanced undergraduate and graduate student research

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

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