Job Details

Mechanical Engineering
Tenure-Track Positions

California State University (CSU), Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department starting in August 2018. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool. We seek candidates with expertise in all fields of mechanical engineering, but are especially interested in the areas of manufacturing, design, biomedical, and energy. Demonstrated engineering design experience is desirable. CSU, Fullerton values and is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community.

CSU, Fullerton is an urban university located in Orange County, California, surrounded by high technology industries and a diverse community. The department's instructional programs lead to Bachelor's and Master's degrees. For more information about the department, please call 657-278-3014 or visit our website at http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/me

Position
The successful candidate will teach all levels of mechanical engineering courses for majors and non-majors, advise students, serve on academic committees, and contribute to Department and University governance. Faculty members are expected to be team players and be willing to contribute to the missions of the Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the University. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching, research, refereed publications, and service to the university and the profession.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field; ABD's may apply but must earn doctorate in one of the sub disciplines of Mechanical Engineering before the appointment date; B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses including laboratory courses.
• Ability and willingness to promote undergraduate and graduate student success through advising, co-curricular activities, and other high impact practices.
• Focused research agenda with external funding potential; publications in refereed venues within the last three years.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability and willingness to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status or continuation of employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Rank, Salary, and Benefits
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. CSUF operates on a semester system. Faculty may apply for intramural grants to do research during the summer months. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement program through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.php

Appointment Date
August 2018

Application Procedure
A complete on-line application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. To apply, go to: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and select 9895BR to begin the application process and provide the following materials:

1. Letter of application summarizing relevant qualifications
2. Current curriculum vita
3. A statement of teaching interests addressing courses you have taught and future courses you would like to teach and develop (one page, single-spaced)
4. A statement about your experiences, successes, and challenges in teaching or working with a diverse student population (one page, single-spaced)
5. A statement of research interests (one page, single-spaced)
6. A list of names and contact information for three references

The finalists for the position will be contacted and are required to submit original graduate transcripts, copies of student evaluations from any past teaching experience, and three letters of recommendation (see instruction below) before on-campus interviews.

On the Reference page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three references that will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. They will immediately receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSU, Fullerton by logging back in to the recruitment system. However, letters of recommendation are not required for the initial review.

For questions regarding the search, please call: (657) 278-3014 or email the Search Chair at mefacultysearch@fullerton.edu