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The California State University · 1 month ago

Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management #26-08

Northridge, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $110K/yr

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Materials Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials engineering and engage in research while contributing to the department's mission of achieving equitable academic outcomes for all students.

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Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials engineering

Hold weekly office hours

Attend faculty meetings

Participate in assessment of student learning

Provide service to the department, college, and university

Teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online as required

Help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service

Qualification

Ph.D. in Materials EngineeringTeaching experienceResearch in materials engineeringMaterials characterization equipmentExperience in manufacturingAssessment processesMentoring studentsCulturally responsive pedagogyStudent-centered learningInclusive mentoringCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field, with an official diploma at the time of employment from an accredited institution

College or University-level teaching experience, in-person and/or online, in areas such as materials characterization, mechanical behavior of materials, non-destructive evaluation, fundamentals of MEMS fabrication, composite materials, corrosion, thin film technology, failure analysis and phase transformations, nanomaterials and nanotechnology

Evidence of continuing research in materials engineering (in the areas listed above), for example, presentations at conferences, publications of peer-reviewed articles, and development of research proposals for external funding

Experience involving the operation of materials characterization equipment and/or the operation and maintenance of materials laboratory equipment, for example, FESEM/SEM, EDAX/EBSD, EDS, XRD, AFM, and microscopy

Experience advising, supervising, mentoring, and/or working effectively with undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred

Interest in and knowledge of the MSEM department and CSUN, including a clear vision of how the candidate plans to contribute industrial or practical experience with materials engineering that will enhance the Materials Engineering Master's program

Experience researching or teaching in manufacturing and related fields

Taught a course independently at the College/University level in any of the areas listed above in the Required Qualifications section

Experience in recruiting students and growing enrollment and programs

Experience in allocating and managing resources, supervising research assistants/lab technicians, and/or staff

Industrial or practical experience with materials engineering or similar areas

Experience with assessment processes and accreditation systems, such as ABET

Strong communication skills (e.g., through a well-written and well-organized cover letter, teaching, and research statement)

Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body

Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students

Experience creating a student-centered learning environment

Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds

Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring

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.

Founded in 1947