Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State
University, Fullerton, invites applications for two tenure‐track
Assistant Professor positions in Mechanical Engineering with an
appointment to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks candidates
from all fields of mechanical engineering but is especially
interested candidates with expertise in thermal-fluid sciences and
manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. 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. CSUF 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.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position

CSUF faculty in the mechanical engineering department are committed
teacher/scholars who create compelling educational experiences for
their students. They teach courses in the areas of their expertise,
advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide
committees. The primary responsibilities for this role include
teaching courses in the mechanical engineering curricula,
developing new courses in emerging areas of mechanical engineering,
mentoring students on their projects and research, participating in
service opportunities that benefit students and the university, and
contributing positively to the culture of the department.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field. ABD's may

apply but must earn a 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.
• Demonstrated experience in publishing scholarly peer-reviewed

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.

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic
submission to be considered. To apply, please visit

https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position
558587, and provide the following required
materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required

qualifications.

• Current curriculum vitae.
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (unofficial

copies are sufficient for initial review).

• Teaching statement (maximum of two single-spaced pages):
• This statement should explain your teaching philosophy and

pedagogy. It should also describe all courses you have taught
before or are currently teaching, courses in our curriculum that
you would be willing to teach, and future courses that you would
like to develop.

• Research statement (maximum of two single-spaced pages):
• This statement should address your current research,

possibilities of your research to catalyze innovation into the
field, potential funding that your research could bring to the
department, as well as any laboratory equipment and/or space that
you will need.

• Statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (maximum of one

single-spaced page):

• This statement provides your unique perspective on your

contributions to, and future aspirations for, promoting diversity,
inclusion, and social justice in your professional career. The
purpose of this statement is to help the department identify
candidates who have professional experience, intellectual
commitments, and willingness to engage in activities that could
help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement
shall address one or more of the following criteria:

• You have acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented

students and faculty in higher education.

• You have experience in and are committed to engaging in service

with underrepresented populations in higher education.

• You have experience in and are committed to teaching and/or

mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education
environment.

• You have experience integrating underrepresented populations

and communities into scholarly and creative activities.

• A list of three references with relevant contact information:
• Finalists must submit three letters of

recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to
submit. On the References page of the online application, enter
information and email addresses for three referents who will
provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At
the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a
request via email along with information on uploading the letter.
You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back
into your applicant portal.

• Finalists will be asked to have each of their

three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Please have
these ready for the referents to offer should you proceed to this
search phase.

• Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit

additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly
articles, portfolio, etc.)

Please direct all questions about the position to the search
chair at mefacultysearch@fullerton.edu or call
657‐278‐8948.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be
received by October 15, 2026. The anticipated
appointment date is August 16, 2027.

The College and Department

The College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at CSUF is
one of only two ABET Accredited engineering programs in Orange
County, California. US News & World Report ranks us as one of
the “Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs” at schools where a
doctorate is not offered. We are dedicated to educating and
preparing professionals to harness the power and potential of the
engineering sciences for the benefit of society. We are home to
more than 5,700 talented undergraduate and graduate students and
each year we award approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate
degrees in engineering and computer science. For more information
about the college, please go to http://www.fullerton.edu/ecs/.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range
is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic
year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,670 to $7,823 per
month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes
health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent
fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit
retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering
opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit
https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the
strength of the applicant pool.

International Candidates

California State University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring
any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty
positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to
the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on
September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful
nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf
to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee.
For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an
individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status
holder.

CSU Policies

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU
Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of
employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
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.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on
Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX
Coordinator.

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. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

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.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/558587/assistant-professor-of-mechanical-engineering
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