Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 2590

Recruitment Number:  2590

Position: Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Thermal-Fluids Engineering)

Effective Date: August 17, 2020 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
  • Degree award at the time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2020
  • Specialization in Thermal-Fluids Engineering, or a closely related area
  • Demonstrated commitment to be an effective teacher at the undergraduate and graduate level  
  • Demonstrated potential for successful research, scholarly and creative activities
  • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in or potential to teach courses in the area of Thermal-Fluids Engineering at both undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Demonstrated ability to develop courses, laboratories, and academic programs; update curriculum
  • Supervise students theses and projects
  • Active participation in academic governance
  • Record of academic publication and research activity in one or more of the emerging areas of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer
  • Demonstrated success of history of effort to obtain external funding for research
  • Commitment to actively support the success of underrepresented groups in STEM fields

Duties:

  • Teach introductory and area of expertise-related subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels in, or related to, Thermal-Fluids, areas as well as undergraduate fundamental courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, as needed by the Department
  • Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development and program assessment
  • Maintain an active research program involving students and leading to peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research
  • Actively pursue external support for research through grants and contracts
  • Participate in service to the department, college, university, profession, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.  CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

  • An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: \Equitydiversitystatement    
  • Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
  • Curriculum Vitae (including current email address)
  • Names and contact information for three references
  • Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
  • Statement of current and future research
  • Finalists will also be required to submit the following:
    1. A signed SC-1 form,
    2. Three current letters of recommendation independently provided by references, and
    3. An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

Applications and required documentation shall be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at:


https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14592

Requests for information should be addressed to:

Dr. Jalal Torabzadeh, Professor and Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering    
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-8305

(562) 985-1563 or jalal.torabzadeh@csulb.edu

Application Deadline:

Review of applications to begin January 10, 2020

Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled)

Employment Requirements:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) 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 continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status.  CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.