Mechatronics Engineering Assistant Professor — Research & Teaching

California State University, Monterey Bay; Sand City (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical/dental/vision)

Education fee waiver

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Mechatronics and Engineering. The position starts Fall 2027 in a newly formed Department of Mechatronics Engineering within the College of Science, with ABET accreditation efforts and a focus on agriculture technology and related fields.

The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in a related field and demonstrate commitment to diverse undergraduate teaching and research mentorship in a growing program

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering by start of appointment.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation students.
• Ability to engage undergraduates in research and scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Mechatronics Engineering degree program and help hire new faculty and staff.
• Develop and teach lower and upper division courses (12 units/semester) with labs.
• Engage in publishable research and seek external funds for research activities.
• Supervise student research and capstone projects; mentor students in internships.

Skills

Doctorate in Mechatronics/ME/EE/CE

Undergrad teaching

Mentoring undergraduate research

ABET accreditation knowledge

Industry partnerships cultivation

Course development

Education

PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or closely related field

BS in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Mechatronics and Engineering. The position starts Fall 2027 in a newly formed Department of Mechatronics Engineering within the College of Science, with ABET accreditation efforts and a focus on agriculture technology and related fields.

The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in a related field and demonstrate commitment to diverse undergraduate teaching and research mentorship in a growing program