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The California State University · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $126K/yr

The California State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering to join the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering. This tenure-track position focuses on teaching and conducting research in mechanical engineering and wildfire science, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center.

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Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

The candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering and other areas consistent with their professional interests. The instructional responsibilities also include preparation of classes, assessment of course learning outcomes, and development of pedagogical improvements

The candidate will conduct research in their area of expertise, publish results in reputable peer-reviewed journals, generate grants, and supervise student research

The candidate will actively work with other faculty at SJSU Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center to seek funding and conduct research related to wildfire science and management

The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments

Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)

The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement

Qualification

In Mechanical EngineeringTeaching thermo-fluids coursesResearch in wildfire sciencePublication track recordFunding acquisition experienceCollaborative project experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject supervision experience

Required

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field by the time of the appointment

Ability to teach & develop courses in the thermo-fluids area for Mechanical Engineering students at both undergrad and graduate levels

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience

Preferred

Strong track records of publication

Experience and/or demonstrated interest in teaching and pedagogical methods

Experience/exposure to the funding acquisition process

Demonstrated interest in establishing industrial partnership in the Silicon Valley area

Project supervision experience with undergraduate or masters level students

Interdisciplinary project experience in a collaborative environment

Benefits

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.

See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Company

The California State University

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.

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