California State University, Long Beach ยท 2 months ago
Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Space Systems Engineering)
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $159K/yrCalifornia State University, Long Beach is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to promoting diversity and inclusion among its student population. The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering, focusing on space systems, while also engaging in research and departmental service.
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Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering as well as courses related to space systems (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
Develop new courses and update existing courses, including laboratories
Supervise student projects and theses
Actively pursue external support for research through grants and contracts
Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications and external funding
Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026
Specialization in the area of Space Systems Engineering with applications to mechanical and aerospace systems. Specific concentrations related to space systems include but are not limited to space vehicle design, launch vehicle design, orbital mechanics, small satellite design and operations, human spaceflight, on orbit manufacturing, space communications, space propulsion, and spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control
Demonstrated potential or effectiveness in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrated potential for successful research, scholarly, and creative activities
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students
Preferred
Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses
Experience in teaching courses in the areas of Space Systems in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Demonstrated ability to supervise student projects and theses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead hands-on learning activities that foster student innovation and creativity
Demonstrated ability to develop and update curriculum and academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Demonstrated ability and clear plans for development of research programs in emerging and rapidly developing areas of Space Systems
Record of academic publications and research in one or more of the emerging areas in Space Systems
Demonstrated success or history of securing external funding for research
Active participation in academic governance
Experience of successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body (Demographics)
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
Benefits
Information on the excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits
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