Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor Job No: 559400 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Pomona Anticipated Salary Range: $107,096 - $111,096 Position Overview The Mechanical Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, invites applications for one tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. Responsibilities Teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in Mechanical Engineering. Advising undergraduate student projects. Advising master level graduate students with MS projects and theses. Maintaining scholarly work and a research program in the applicant’s area of expertise. Participating in the committees and activities at the department, college and university levels. Professional development such as attending workshops and training courses, publishing conference and journal papers. Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area from an accredited university by the date of appointment. An ability to communicate complex subject matter to undergraduate and graduate students. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in engineering. Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in the applicant’s area of expertise, including publishing peer-reviewed articles and writing grant proposals. Demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching, scholarship, and service in an inclusive environment. Preferred/Desired Qualifications A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional or teaching experience. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Experience and commitment to student advising and university service. EEO Statement 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, Cal Poly Pomona 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. Cal Poly Pomona 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. Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. For more information, go to Employment Notices. Mandated Reporter 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr