Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

AACTE Connect360; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona's Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2027. We seek candidates across mechanical engineering fields, including solid mechanics, control and robotics, AI, and thermal–fluids, with a preference for machine design specialization.

The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise student projects, develop an externally funded research program, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area from an accredited university by the date of appointment.
• Ability to communicate complex subject matter to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in engineering.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in the applicant’s area of expertise, including publishing peer-reviewed articles and writing grant proposals.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching, scholarship, and service in an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in Mechanical Engineering.
• Advising undergraduate student projects.
• Advising master level graduate students with MS projects and theses.
• Maintaining scholarly work and a research program in the applicant’s area of expertise.
• Participating in the committees and activities at the department, college and university levels.
• Professional development such as attending workshops and training courses, publishing conference and journal papers.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Scholarly research

Grant writing

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

The Mechanical Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. Applicants from all areas of mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to solid mechanics, control and robotics systems, artificial intelligence, and thermal-fluids. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in machine design. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of mechanical engineering courses, as well as develop new courses and establish a strong, externally funded research program in their area(s) of expertise.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in Mechanical Engineering.
• Advising undergraduate student projects.
• Advising master level graduate students with MS projects and theses.
• Maintaining scholarly work and a research program in the applicant’s area of expertise.
• Participating in the committees and activities at the department, college and university levels.
• Professional development such as attending workshops and training courses, publishing conference and journal papers.

Minimum Requirements Include:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area from an accredited university by the date of appointment.
• An ability to communicate complex subject matter to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in engineering.
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in the applicant’s area of expertise, including publishing peer-reviewed articles and writing grant proposals.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching, scholarship, and service in an inclusive environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional or teaching experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Experience and commitment to student advising and university service

Please direct inquiries to:

Faculty Search Committee Chair

Dr. Paul Nissenson

Mechanical Engineering Department

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Email: [e-mail]