Assistant Professor of Automotive Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering #27-25

Assistant Professor of Automotive Engineering - Department of
Mechanical Engineering #27-25

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Faculty Hire Number: #27-25

Rank: Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment: Aug 19, 2027
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $100,000 to $110,000
(Dependent upon qualifications)

CSUN's Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching,
scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect
for all people, building partnerships with the community and the
encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN
strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can
learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is
especially interested in candidates who make contributions to
equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members
of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and
diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in
teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls
36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are
Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native
American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

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About the College:

For more information about the Andrew J. Anagnost College of
Engineering & Computer Science, see: https://www.csun.edu/engineering-computer-science/college

About the Department:

For more information about the Department of Mechanical
Engineering, see:
https://www.csun.edu/engineering-computer-science/mechanical-engineering

Position:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State
University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty
member in automotive engineering at the rank of Assistant
Professor. The department is particularly interested in candidates
with expertise in automotive systems with emphasis in one or more
of the following areas: vehicle dynamics, vehicle controls,
autonomous vehicles, electric/hybrid powertrains, and/or automotive
manufacturing.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate
courses and conduct research in automotive and mobility systems.
Candidates must demonstrate a specialization in either experimental
methodologies or computational analysis and simulation of complex
models. They are expected to develop and lead an active research
program in areas such as advanced vehicle propulsion systems, the
design and integration of complex automotive systems, or vehicle
automation.

Teaching responsibilities include classroom instruction and
participating in and/or supervising capstone student design
projects. Candidates are also expected to supervise MS theses and
provide academic and professional advisement to both undergraduate
and graduate students. Initiating and maintaining creative
scholarly activities, as well as an externally funded research
program, are also expected. Active participation in curriculum
development, assessment, accreditation, and other departmental
activities, along with involvement in professional and student
organizations (e.g., ASME, SAE, AIAA) is a normative expectation.
Additionally, candidates should demonstrate experience or a
willingness to pursue evidence-based approaches that promote the
retention of students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours,
attending faculty meetings, participation in the assessment of
student learning, and service to the department, college, and
university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on
weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the
standards and requirements of the college and department in which
he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion.
Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and
engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will
help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all
students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and
service.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a

closely related field from an accredited institution. ABDs will be
considered, but doctorate must be completed by the date of
appointment.

• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely

related field from an accredited institution, or demonstrated
equivalent preparation.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate and/or

graduate course(s), in person and/or online, in the area of
automotive engineering, vehicle dynamics and control, machine
design, manufacturing, or related fields.

• Demonstrated evidence of research in automotive engineering,

vehicle dynamics and control, machine design, manufacturing, or
related fields.

• Evidence of research publications in the areas mentioned in

peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings within the
past three years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a

diverse student body.

• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to

equitable outcomes for all students.

• Experience creating a student-centered learning

environment.

• Research/Lab experience that includes working with students

from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
• Academic (teaching or research) experience at an

ABET-accredited institution.

• Postdoctoral or industry experience.
• A record of receiving grant funding or potential for receiving

external funding from government agencies, private companies,
and/or scientific societies.

Application Deadline:

The preferred application deadline is November 20, 2026, and
applications received after this date may be considered on an
as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until
filled.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application.
To apply and for more detailed information on the application and
hiring process, please visit www.csun.edu/careers

Applicants must submit a cover letter (up to 2 pages) through the
application website, addressing:

• How they would make a unique contribution to the

department

• A preliminary plan for establishing their independent research

program

• Experience working with a diverse population
• Their motivation to work in academia, particularly at CSUN

The application must also include:

• Curriculum Vitae (up to 10 pages)
• Research Statement (research agenda relevant to the position;

up to 5 pages)

• Teaching Statement (teaching philosophy and experiences

relevant to the position; up to 3 Pages)

• Diversity Statement (past and future efforts to promote

diversity, equity, and inclusion; up to 2 pages)

• Names, titles, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three

referees who can speak to their teaching, research, and service
qualifications

In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested
to provide additional supporting materials for verification.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S.
citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the
United States.

Please note: California State University,
Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B
employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will
be required to disclose whether they have received a final
administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that
they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only
after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment
is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the
application process must also sign a release form that authorizes
the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former
employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.

General Information:

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety
Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,
California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting
statistics available online here.
Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police
Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity
and Diversity.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in

CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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 of applicants or
the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the
position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California and
prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of
California.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination
based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age,
gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic
information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and
disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the
Interim
CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be
provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by
contacting the Department of Mechanical Engineering at
818-677-2187.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/563264/assistant-professor-of-automotive-engineering-department-of-mechanical-engineering-2725

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