Assistant Professor of Mechatronics and Engineering

Assistant Professor of Mechatronics and Engineering

Classification: Academic Year Faculty

Priority Screening Date: January 1, 2027

Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

Appointment Date: Fall 2027

Employment
with the California State University System

ABOUT CSUMB

The newly created Department of Mechatronics Engineering within the
College of Science offers a tremendous opportunity for
student-focused faculty who will shape the new Mechatronics
Engineering degree. The department started accepting students in
Fall 2024. This academic year position begins in Fall 2027.

The program is currently working towards ABET accreditation. This
new program builds on existing strengths in the College of Science
and is designed to meet the needs of regional industries
emphasizing agriculture technology, with additional applications in
marine robotics and aviation.

Known as the "Salad Bowl of the World," the Salinas Valley is one
of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, and with
proximity to Silicon Valley in the north, has become a hub for the
AgTech industry. Ideal candidates will recognize the unique nature
of the local agricultural industry and the extraordinary
opportunity it affords. As a member campus of the CSU Agricultural
Research Institute, the campus receives annual funding to support
applied agricultural research.

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university
in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and
graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement,
CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university
system, California State
University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every
year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU
Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic
Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students'
lives with a focus on student success and engagement through
experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on
multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal
is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university's Strategic Plan
prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing
in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators.
Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful
Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur
to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research
include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and
Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities,
including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent
benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on
East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With
proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities
for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the
nearby Pacific Ocean.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will help with the growth of the

Mechatronics Engineering degree program, including hiring new
faculty and staff.

• Develop and teach lower and upper division undergraduate

courses (12 units/semester) in Mechatronics Engineering courses,
including the associated laboratories.

• Engage in independent, publishable research and scholarly

activities in field of specialization.

• Solicit funds to private and government entities to sustain

research activities.

• Supervise student research and capstone projects.
• Advise and mentor students in research, academics, capstone

projects, internships and post-degree options.

• Provide professionally related service to the department,

college, university, and community through participation at faculty
meetings and committees.

• Develop professional relationships with the regional industry,

educational partners, research institutions, schools and/or other
stakeholders.

• Involvement in enrollment strategies to recruit and retain a

diverse student population.

• Support the new program through the ABET accreditation process

by doing assessment and writing parts the self-study report.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in

Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, or Computer Engineering (or a related field) by the
beginning of the appointment.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse

socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including
first-generation students.

• Be able to engage students in undergraduate research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching of courses

and laboratory sessions that integrates theory, applications, and
design principles.

• Obtained a BS in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the ABET accreditation

process.

• Capable of teaching some of the following courses: ENGR 260

Circuit Analysis, ENGR 310 Mechatronics, ENGR 340 Signals, ENGR 370
Digital Logic Design, ENGR 375 Feedback Control Systems, and ENGR
380 Embedded Systems.

• Areas of scholarship or teaching that include, but are not

limited to mechatronics, automation, agricultural engineering,
marine robotics, unmanned aerial system (UAS), control systems,
robotics, precision agriculture, sensor applications, automated
systems for crop production and harvesting, artificial intelligence
(AI) and computer vision for agricultural applications.

• Experience in acquiring grants, contracts, and

sponsorships.

• Experience cultivating community relationships, especially with

industry partners.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check (including a criminal records
check).

The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the
Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination,
harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating
violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU
Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of
employment.

The person holding this position is 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.

The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined
in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and
Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding
sensitive student issues.

Working in the State of California is a condition of
employment.

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,652 to $9,167* mo ($103,830 to
$110,004 annual)

CSU Salary Schedule

*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of
what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on
factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities
of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate,
departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU
systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

BENEFITS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding
health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program;
and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CalPERS). For more information, visit:
Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at
Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main
campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors,
including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program
guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required
online application and submit required documents by the priority
screening date listed on the Careers at
CSUMB website. Application submissions received after this date
will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials
submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be
returned.

Please submit the following documents, along with the online
application:

• cover letter detailing candidate's qualifications and

experience relative to the position description,

• statement of teaching philosophy (one page),research

statement,

• curriculum vitae including list of references
• unofficial transcripts

Official transcripts and three letters of recommendation will
be requested of applicants being seriously considered.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources
at (831) 582-3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.

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:

Cal State Monterey Bay is currently not sponsoring H-1B
employment visas which 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.

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the
United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state
and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation,
including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and
the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State
University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is
available at: https://csumb.edu/security-report/

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain
our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff,
and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety
mandates.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and
support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value
and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an
inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group
relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for
employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard
to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information,
medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or
disability.

To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/562938

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