Assistant Professor of Mechatronics and Engineering

CSUMB; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mechatronics and Engineering in the newly formed Department of Mechatronics Engineering within the College of Science. The position begins Fall 2027 and aims to grow the Mechatronics Engineering degree, with ABET accreditation efforts and industry partnerships.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, supervise labs and capstone projects, engage in research, and seek external funding

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Mechatronics Engineering or related field by the start of appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.
• Engage undergraduate students in research activities.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Mechatronics Engineering degree program, including hiring new faculty and staff.
• Develop and teach undergraduate courses (12 units/semester) in Mechatronics Engineering and laboratories.
• Engage in independent, publishable research and scholarly activities.
• Solicit funds from private and government entities to sustain research.
• Supervise student research and capstone projects.
• Advise and mentor students in research, coursework, internships, and career options.
• Contribute to department and college service and committees.
• Develop professional relationships with regional industry and research partners.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates

Mentoring students

Undergraduate research supervision

Education

Doctorate in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Locations

Central California

• Monterey Bay 1

Categories

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Assistant Professor of Mechatronics and Engineering

Job no: 562938
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

Classification: Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date: January 1, 2027
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2027

The newly created Department of Mechatronics Engineering within the College of Science offers a tremendous opportunity for student-focused faculty who will shape the new Mechatronics Engineering degree. The department started accepting students in Fall 2024. This academic year position begins in Fall 2027.

The program is currently working towards ABET accreditation. This new program builds on existing strengths in the College of Science and is designed to meet the needs of regional industries emphasizing agriculture technology, with additional applications in marine robotics and aviation.

Known as the “Salad Bowl of the World,” the Salinas Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, and with proximity to Silicon Valley in the north, has become a hub for the AgTech industry. Ideal candidates will recognize the unique nature of the local agricultural industry and the extraordinary opportunity it affords. As a member campus of the CSU Agricultural Research Institute, the campus receives annual funding to support applied agricultural research.

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff, and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The successful candidate will help with the growth of the Mechatronics Engineering degree program, including hiring new faculty and staff.
• Develop and teach lower and upper division undergraduate courses (12 units/semester) in Mechatronics Engineering courses, including the associated laboratories.
• Engage in independent, publishable research and scholarly activities in field of specialization.
• Solicit funds to private and government entities to sustain research activities.
• Supervise student research and capstone projects.
• Advise and mentor students in research, academics, capstone projects, internships and post-degree options.
• Provide professionally related service to the department, college, university, and community through participation at faculty meetings and committees.
• Develop professional relationships with the regional industry, educational partners, research institutions, schools and/or other stakeholders.
• Involvement in enrollment strategies to recruit and retain a diverse student population.
• Support the new program through the ABET accreditation process by doing assessment and writing parts the self-study report.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering (or a related field) by the beginning of the appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
• Be able to engage students in undergraduate research.

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