Tenure-Track Assistant Professor — Automotive Engineering

Csun As; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Automotive Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The position is tenure-track and focuses on vehicle dynamics, controls, autonomous systems, and propulsion, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and building a robust research program.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service, with preference for those leading diverse and inclusive

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABDs will be considered, but doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment.
• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution, or demonstrated equivalent preparation.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate course(s), in person and/or online, in the area of automotive engineering, vehicle dynamics and control, machine design, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated evidence of research in automotive engineering, vehicle dynamics and control, machine design, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Evidence of research publications in the areas mentioned in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings within the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in automotive engineering and related areas.
• Supervise MS theses and capstone projects.
• Develop and lead an active research program in automotive systems.
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and service to department and university.
• Contribute to diversity and inclusive teaching practices.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Vehicle controls

Autonomous vehicles

Electric/hybrid powertrains

Automotive manufacturing

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering or related field

ABD considered; doctorate must be completed by appointment

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Automotive Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The position is tenure-track and focuses on vehicle dynamics, controls, autonomous systems, and propulsion, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and building a robust research program.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, and service, with preference for those leading diverse and inclusive