Tenure-Track Professor - Mechanical/Mechatronic Eng

The California State University; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. The position is tenure-track with teaching and course development at the undergraduate level, plus research activity and external funding pursuit.

Start date is Fall 2027, with salary commensurate with education and experience. The department seeks candidates with broad expertise in mechanical and mechatronic engineering, including modeling, programming, robotics, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or closely related field; degree must be completed by start date.
• Broad expertise spanning Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, including modeling, programming, robotics, and integration.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and proficiency in written and oral English.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate courses.
• Develop a scholarship program and pursue external funding for research.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers and advise capstone design teams.
• Participate in committees, industry advisory boards, outreach, and recruitment activities.
• Teaching assignments based on department needs and applicant qualifications.

Skills

Modeling

Programming

Robotics

Mechanical integration

Electrical integration

Education

Ph.D. in mechanical or mechatronic engineering or closely related field

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. The position is tenure-track with teaching and course development at the undergraduate level, plus research activity and external funding pursuit.

Start date is Fall 2027, with salary commensurate with education and experience. The department seeks candidates with broad expertise in mechanical and mechatronic engineering, including modeling, programming, robotics, and