Tenure Track Faculty Position

Mechanical Engineering Department
College of Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Position Description: The Mechanical Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. Applicants from all areas of mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to solid mechanics, control and robotics systems, artificial intelligence, and thermal-fluids. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in machine design.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 Include:

• 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.

Application Process: A completed application will consist of cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, reprints of up to 3 most recent publications, names and contact information for at least three references, unofficial transcripts, and teaching evaluations (if applicable).

First consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 15, 2026.