Advanced Materials Mechanics of Materials Manufacturing Assistant Professor

California State University Fresno
Lyles College of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
http://fresnostate/engineering/

Advanced Materials Mechanics of Materials Manufacturing

Tenure Track

Assistant Professor

Fall 2025 (August 2025

Position Summary:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University Fresno (Fresno State) invites applications for an academic year tenuretrack faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank with a Fall 2025 start date.

Responsibilities include:

• teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses including laboratories in mechanical engineering and related fields (up to 12 weighted teaching units per semester);
• develop and/or teach courses and/or laboratories in mechanics materials and/or manufacturing areas senior capstone design system design;
• be actively engaged in teaching advising research/scholarly professional development and/ or service activities;
• initiate a viable research program and publish scholarship in refereed journals and refereed conference proceedings;
• apply for internal /external funding in support of teaching research and professional service
• supervise student research;
• participate in professional activities including meetings workshops and/or other relevant activities (e.g. appropriate relationships with industry);
• participate in activities related to EACABET accreditation;
• advise senior project teams in related fields; and
• supervise graduate projects and theses.

Overview:

The Lyles College of Engineering represents the oldest publiclysupported engineering education focus in the Central Valley of California. While engineering courses were first taught at California State University Fresno in 1922 the Department of Engineering was established in 1947 followed by a School of Engineering in 1963 culminating in its renaming to Lyles College of Engineering in 2008 in recognition of a major financial gift to the College that was intended to enhance and grow engineering education in the Central Valley. The mission of the College includes developing each students potential to the greatest extent possible providing a quality engineering education to all students and serving students from demographic groups that historically have not participated in a university education. The BSME degree in the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been continuously accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET since 1965 boasting over 2500 alumni in industry government and academic service. The ten tenured/tenure track Mechanical Engineering faculty provide educational support for over 400 undergraduate and graduate students through handson/interactive learning project based coursework industrysponsored culminating experiences national design competitions and practicebased internships. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.

Our Students: California State University Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. California State University Fresno has been recognized as a HispanicServing Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Qualifications:

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.:

An earned doctorate (e.g. Ph.D. D. Eng. DrIng. etc. in mechanical engineering or closely related fields and bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering or closely related fields specializing in the broad areas of mechanics materials and/or manufacturing areas including advanced materials such as but not limited to aerospace materials advanced composites and alloys materials for energy storage/generation smart materials and nanomaterials and bio/ bioinspired materials are required.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

1. Record of universitylevel instruction;
2. Demonstrated experience in the areas of teaching research and/or scholarly activities;
3. Evidence of research publications;
4. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; and
5. Proficient communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

1. Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and laboratories in the mechanics materials and/or manufacturing areas including advanced materials (e.g. aerospace materials advanced composites and alloys materials for energy storage/generation smart materials and nanomaterials and bio/ bioinspired materials) senior capstone design system design;
2. Professional experience in one or more of the following areas materials processing materials development mechanism systems automation and/or manufacturing;
3. Record of graduatelevel instruction and supervision;
4. Successful grantsmanship;
5. Active participation or leadership roles in professional organizations.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin on January 27 2025 (full consideration deadline) and will continue until the position is filled. Note: All positions at California State University Fresno are subject to funding availability.

Apply online at:

Attach the following:

1. a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications;
2. a curriculum vitae
3. a statement of teaching;
4. a statement of research;
5. a statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and
6. a list of five professional references.

Candidates invited for an oncampus visit must submit by mail/email within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items:

1. three current letters of recommendation and
2. official transcripts

Committee Information and Search process:

Search Chair: Michael Jenkins
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lyles College of Engineering
Email:
Phone: 559.278.8347

About California State University Fresno

California State University Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students intellectual horizons fostering lifelong learning skills developing the leaders of tomorrow promoting community involvement and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty staff and students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the Universitys commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity civility equity respect and ethical behavior visit: State University Fresno is designated as a HispanicServing Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution (AANAPISI). The University has had a strong history of service and preparation of educators since the institutions founding as a Normal School in 1911.

The campus is ranked 4^th in the nation by The Wall Street Pulse Best College in the U.S on Social Mobility; 22ndin the nation byWashington Monthly; ranked U.S. News & World Reportin graduation rate performance for public institutions; and received a 4.5 star rating on a 5star scale on Moneys 2024 Best Colleges. California State University Fresno is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the firstCarnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification. The campus is classified as an R2 Doctoral Universities High research activities university perthe Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

TenureTrack Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the Universitys Probationary Plan Process. For additional information please visit: We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.

Commensurate with education and experience theanticipatedhiringrangeis $7500$7800per month for Assistant Professor 12 monthly payments per year). Salary placement is dependent on the appointees qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23campus CSU System we offer an extremely competitive benefits package see theCSU Employee Benefits Summaryfor details about the CSUs excellent benefits package.

Territorial Acknowledgement

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

Other Campus Information:

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A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

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Out of State Employment
Per CSUwide policy (HR202104 all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12month break in service) on or after January 01 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 01 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is inperson.