Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The position is tenure-track, with a Fall 2027 start, and requires a Ph.D.

in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering plus a strong research and teaching trajectory. The department seeks a scholar who will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in design, materials, and manufacturing, supervise projects and theses, and pursue external funding while contributing to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; degree expected by Aug 1, 2027.
• Specialization in design, materials, and manufacturing.
• Experience with project-based and hands-on learning.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Evidence of research, scholarly activities, and potential for external funding.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergrad and grad courses in design, materials, or manufacturing.
• Develop or update courses and laboratories.
• Supervise student research, projects, and theses.
• Pursue external research funding through grants and contracts.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and community service.

Skills

Engineering design

Materials

Manufacturing

Project-based learning

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Assistant Professor of Mechanical and AerospaceEngineering

Job No: 562852

Work Type: Instructional Faculty –Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - CaliforniaFaculty Association, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, TimeBasis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty -Engineering

Position

Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (FallSemester)

Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (2027-2028) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688 per year. The anticipated hiring range is $103,008 to $106,008 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin on January 4, 2027. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

About CSULB

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excellence in 2023, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black Excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President's Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB's Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

Department

Hung Family College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at California State University, Long Beach, teaches, advises/mentors, and develops a curriculum that supports, engages, and empowers the educational goals of individuals from ethnically and culturally diverse and historically marginalized backgrounds, with a commitment to pedagogical practices that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The department is committed to recruiting and retaining a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
• Specialization in one or more areas of engineering design, materials, and manufacturing
• Demonstrated potential or effectiveness in project-based and hands‑on learning
• Demonstrated potential or effectiveness in teaching and mentoring students at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated potential for success in research, scholarly, and creative activities
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate‑level courses
• Experience in teaching courses in the areas of design, materials, and manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to supervise capstone senior design projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead hands‑on learning activities that foster student innovation and creativity
• Past industry experience and familiarity with industry standards in machine design and materials
• Demonstrated ability to supervise theses at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience in curriculum development at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated ability and clear plans for development of research programs in emerging and rapidly developing areas of engineering design, materials, and manufacturing
• A record of academic publications and research in one or more of the emerging areas related to the position
• Demonstrated potential for, or a record of, securing external research funding, including broadening participation components
• Experience with academic governance and/or institutional service
• Experience of successfully working with student populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using asset‑based frameworks and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom and laboratory setting

Duties

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical and/or aerospace engineering related to design, materials, and manufacturing [Mode of instruction may include in‑person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]
• Develop new courses and/or update existing courses, including laboratories
• Supervise students in research and scholarly activities, including projects and theses
• Actively pursue external support for research through grants and contracts
• Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications and external funding
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first‑generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio‑economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a wide variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Benefits

Information on the excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

Employment Requirements

• A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
• Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.
• All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail].
• All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB's full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.

Contact

Requests for information about the position and process should beaddressed to:

Panadda Marayong, Professor and Chair

California State University, Long Beach

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-8305

Phone: [phone] or E-Mail: [e-mail]