Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering Faculty - AY 26/27

California State University System • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for our faculty which can be found at https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/. Cal Poly is family friendly, offering parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre-tax benefits, and an on-campus children's center (https://www.asi.calpoly.edu/childrens-center/). This search is focused on either the thermo-fluids or mechanics stem of Mechanical Engineering. Successful candidates will be expected to teach a variety of courses to undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratory settings. Additional responsibilities include advising students, participating in university service activities, and conducting applied or fundamental research in mechanical engineering. Outcomes assessment and Learn by Doing are important components of Cal Poly's curriculum.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills and must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree), experience with laboratory-based instruction, and/or industry experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research.
• Demonstrated active engagement in scholarship and professional development.
• Strong knowledge of industry practices.
• Demonstrated excellence in laboratory-based, hands-on instruction.
• Willingness to teach in multiple areas of the undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses to undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Advising students
• Participating in university service activities
• Conducting applied or fundamental research in mechanical engineering.

Benefits

• Cal Poly provides a range of benefits for our faculty which can be found at https://afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits/.
• Cal Poly is family friendly, offering parental leave, educational fee waivers, childcare pre-tax benefits, and an on-campus children's center (https://www.asi.calpoly.edu/childrens-center/).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees