Advanced Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Manufacturing Assistant Professor
- Employer
- California State University - Fresno
- Location
- Fresno, California, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 14, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
California State University, Fresno
Lyles College of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
http://fresnostate.edu/engineering/
Advanced Materials, Mechanics of Materials, Manufacturing
Tenure Track
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025 (August 2025)
Position Summary:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank with a Fall 2025 start date.
Responsibilities include:
- teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses including laboratories in mechanical engineering and related fields (up to 12 weighted teaching units per semester);
- develop and/or teach courses and/or laboratories in mechanics, materials and/or manufacturing areas, senior capstone design, system design;
- be actively engaged in teaching, advising, research/scholarly, professional development, and/ or service activities;
- initiate a viable research program and publish scholarship in refereed journals and refereed conference proceedings;
- apply for internal /external funding in support of teaching, research, and professional service
- supervise student research;
- participate in professional activities, including meetings, workshops, and/or other relevant activities (e.g., appropriate relationships with industry);
- participate in activities related to EAC-ABET accreditation;
- advise senior project teams in related fields; and
- supervise graduate projects and theses.
The Lyles College of Engineering represents the oldest, publicly-supported engineering education focus in the Central Valley of California. While engineering courses were first taught at California State University, Fresno in 1922, the Department of Engineering was established in 1947, followed by a School of Engineering in 1963, culminating in its renaming to Lyles College of Engineering in 2008 in recognition of a major financial gift to the College that was intended to enhance and grow engineering education in the Central Valley. The mission of the College includes developing each student's potential to the greatest extent possible, providing a quality engineering education to all students and serving students from demographic groups that historically have not participated in a university education. The BSME degree in the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been continuously accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET since 1965, boasting over 2,500 alumni in industry, government and academic service. The ten tenured/tenure track Mechanical Engineering faculty provide educational support for over 400 undergraduate and graduate students through hands-on/interactive learning, project- based coursework, industry-sponsored culminating experiences, national design competitions, and practice-based internships. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.
Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. California State University, Fresno has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Qualifications:
Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):
An earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., D. Eng., Dr-Ing., etc.) in mechanical engineering or closely related fields and bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering or closely related fields, specializing in the broad areas of mechanics, materials, and/or manufacturing areas, including advanced materials such as but not limited to aerospace materials, advanced composites and alloys, materials for energy storage/generation, smart materials and nanomaterials, and bio-/ bio-inspired materials, are required.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin on January 27, 2025 (full consideration deadline) and will continue until the position is filled. Note: All positions at California State University, Fresno are subject to funding availability.
Apply online at: http://careers.csufresno.edu
Attach the following:
- a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications;
- a curriculum vitae
- a statement of teaching;
- a statement of research;
- a statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and,
- a list of five professional references.
Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:
- three current letters of recommendation and
- official transcripts
Committee Information and Search process:
Search Chair: Michael Jenkins
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lyles College of Engineering
Email: jenkinsm@csufresno.edu
Phone: 559.278.8347
About California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit: https://equity.fresnostate.edu/index.html
California State University, Fresno is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The University has had a strong history of service and preparation of educators since the institution’s founding as a Normal School in 1911.
The campus is ranked 4th in the nation by The Wall Street Journal.College Pulse Best College in the U.S on Social Mobility; 22nd in the nation by Washington Monthly ; ranked U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, received a 4.5 star rating on a 5-star scale on Money’s 2024 Best Colleges. California State University, Fresno is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification . The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/ . We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.
Commensurate with education and experience the anticipated hiring range is $7,500-$7,800 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per year). Salary placement is dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package see the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.
Territorial Acknowledgement
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
Other Campus Information:
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.
California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html
California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 01, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 01, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.
Advertised: 13 Nov 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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