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Cal Poly Humboldt · 3 months ago

Tenure Track Faculty - School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Humboldt County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $159K/yr

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to fostering an equitable community and is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The role emphasizes teaching and research, particularly in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation, while supporting the diverse needs of the student body.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record

Instructional assignments may include: include fundamental (lower division), upper division, or graduate-level classes in Mechanical Engineering, that align with the candidate’s area of expertise

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community

These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions

Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty

During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester

The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple disciplines across the spectrum

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMechatronicsRoboticsMachine DesignUniversity-level teachingOriginal researchDiversityInclusionStudent-centered learningEffective teaching methodologiesAdvising studentsCollaboration

Required

An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. If ABD, degree requirements must be completed by date of appointment

Record of training or experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering

Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment

Evidence of, or clear potential for, effective teaching using a variety of methodologies

Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing original research on Mechanical Engineering in peer-reviewed journals

Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student and/or research populations

Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity addressing issues of concern facing students from diverse backgrounds in higher education

Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity

Preferred

Documented experience within the private and/or public sector working with clients, stakeholders, and communities to develop engineering projects and/or analysis

Licensure as a professional engineer

Benefits

Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty.

Company

Cal Poly Humboldt

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers.

Founded in 1913

Arcata, California, US

501-1000 employees

https://www.humboldt.edu/

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