Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence)

Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)

Job no: 543712
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports various initiatives to promote student success.

Required Qualifications:
• 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, 2025.
• Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, with applications to mechanical and aerospace systems.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
• Experience teaching courses in Dynamics, Control, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics.
• Ability to supervise student projects and theses.
• Ability to develop and lead hands-on learning activities.
• Ability to develop and update curriculum and academic programs.
• Plans for developing research programs in AI and Robotics.
• Record of academic publications and research in emerging areas in AI and Robotics.
• Success in securing external funding for research.
• Participation in academic governance.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities.

Duties:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering related to artificial intelligence and robotics.
• Develop new courses and update existing courses, including laboratories.
• Supervise student projects and theses.
• 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.

How to Apply - Required Documentation:
• An Equity and Diversity Statement (maximum two pages, single-spaced).
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• CV.
• Names and contact information for three references.
• Teaching Statement (maximum two pages, single spaced).
• Research Statement (maximum two pages, single spaced).

How to Apply: Click the Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.

Requests for information about the position and process should be addressed to:
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) 985-8181 or E-Mail:

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

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.

Advertised: Oct 30 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: