Assistant Professor, Engineering - Mechatronics & Energy Systems

CSU Careers; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the School of Engineering starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, and Environmental Resources Engineering, with priority in mechatronics, robotics, and related fields.

The position reports to the School of Engineering within the College of Natural Resources and Sciences and includes opportunities to shape curricula, labs, and scholarly

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or related field; ABD acceptable with degree completed by appointment.
• Evidence of effective university-level teaching using varied methodologies and student-centered learning.
• Evidence of conducting and publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience working with diverse student or research populations.
• Knowledge addressing issues facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher education.
• Ability to involve students in research and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, and Environmental Resources Engineering.
• Contribute to foundational engineering courses using hands-on, applied approaches.
• Advise students and participate in campus and system-wide communities.
• Develop and maintain an active research program with scholarly output.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research publication

Diversity experience

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or related field

Job description

Cal Poly Humboldt invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the School of Engineering starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, and Environmental Resources Engineering, with priority in mechatronics, robotics, and related fields.

The position reports to the School of Engineering within the College of Natural Resources and Sciences and includes opportunities to shape curricula, labs, and scholarly