Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego State University Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in advanced processing of powder materials, with a specific focus on sintering science and technology. The position begins in Fall 2027. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University, an R1 research university serving more than 40,000 students, offers an EAC/ABET accredited B.S. degree, an M.S. degree, and a joint Ph.D. program with the University of California San Diego. The successful candidate will work in the department's Powder Technology Laboratory and is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program that builds on existing strengths and develops collaborations across the department, the College of Engineering, and regional industry partners.

Requirements

A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.
Terminal degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline, by date of hire, with all degree requirements met.
Authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position.
Disclosure of any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment.
Compliance with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment (mandated reporter).

Nice To Haves

Expertise in advanced processing of powder materials, with a specific focus on sintering science and technology.
Advanced and additive manufacturing of powder materials.
Processing–structure–property–performance relationships.
Powder based fabrication methods.
Scalable manufacturing of powder material systems.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to materials design, process optimization, and modeling of powder processing and sintering.
Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
Potential for securing extramural funding.
Experience collaborating with industry partners.
University level teaching experience in materials science, manufacturing, or related areas of mechanical engineering, including teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to direct advanced undergraduate and graduate student research.

Responsibilities

Develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship/creative activity.
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
Engage in both campus and professional service activities.
Establish a vigorous, externally funded research program that builds on existing strengths and develops collaborations across the department, the College of Engineering, and regional industry partners.