Assistant Professor, Mechatronics & Robotics - Tenure Track

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in mechatronics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment and should demonstrate expertise in robotics, control systems, automation, or related areas. The successful candidate will teach undergrad and grad courses, develop an externally funded research program, publish in peer‑reviewed venues,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field by the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in dynamics, robotics, mechatronics, and control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in mechatronics or a closely related field.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to a socially, culturally, and economically diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in mechatronics and related fields, including course preparation, assessment of learning outcomes, and continuous improvement of instructional methods.
• Conduct research, publish results in peer‑reviewed venues, pursue external funding, and supervise student research.
• Collaborate with SJSU faculty, other universities, and/or industry partners on research and funding opportunities related to robotics, mechatronics, and physical AI.
• Participate in shared governance and professional service at the department, college, university, and professional levels.

Skills

Mechatronics

Robotics

Control systems

Teaching dynamics

Education

Ph.D. in mechanical engineering

Job description

San José State University’s Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in mechatronics. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment and should demonstrate expertise in robotics, control systems, automation, or related areas. The successful candidate will teach undergrad and grad courses, develop an externally funded research program, publish in peer‑reviewed venues,