Tenure-Track Professor — Mechanical & Aerospace Design

California State University, Chico; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Tenured/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The role emphasizes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in design, materials, and manufacturing, plus supervision of capstone projects and theses.

Candidates should demonstrate future research potential and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field by Aug 1, 2027.
• Specialization in engineering design, materials, or manufacturing.
• Evidence of project-based teaching, undergraduate and graduate mentoring, and research potential.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical/aerospace engineering related to design, materials and manufacturing.
• Develop or update courses and laboratories.
• Supervise student research, projects and theses.
• Pursue external funding via grants and contracts.
• Engage in independent and collaborative research leading to publications.
• Contribute to service at department, college, university and community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Research potential

Diversity & inclusion focus

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Tenured/Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The role emphasizes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in design, materials, and manufacturing, plus supervision of capstone projects and theses.

Candidates should demonstrate future research potential and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.