Position: Assistant Professor of Aerospace EngineeringEffective Date:August 19, 2024 (Fall Semester)Salary:The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $5,405 to $11,994/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $8,000 to $8,250/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin December 1, 2023. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).College of Engineering Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2024Specialization in any area of aerospace engineering including, but not limited to: aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics, aircraft and rocket propulsion, aircraft/spacecraft structures and materials, aircraft/spacecraft control, astrodynamics, space mission analysis, and aerospace designDemonstrated potential or effectiveness in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levelsDemonstrated potential for successful research, scholarly and creative activitiesDemonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student populationPreferred Qualifications:Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in any area of Aerospace Engineering including, but not limited to: aerodynamics, astrodynamics, propulsion, combustion, aerospace materials and structures, and aerospace control systems with application to aircraft, rotorcraft, satellites, spacecraft, unmanned aerial systems, and launch vehicles.Specialization in the areas of special competence involve AI/robotics.Expertise in theoretical, experimental, and/or computationalDemonstrated ability to develop courses, laboratories, and academic programsAbility to supervise student theses and projectsActive participation in academic governanceA record of academic publication and research activity commensurate in one of more of the emerging areas of aerospace engineeringDemonstrated success or history of external funding for researchExperience of successfully working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student bodyDuties:Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering as well as undergraduate fundamental courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) curriculum [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.]Develop new courses and update existing courses, including laboratoriesSupervise student projects and thesesWrite grant proposals and seek research fundingConduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications and external fundingParticipate in service to the department, college, university, and communityCSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at California State University, Long Beach teach, advise/mentor, and develop curriculum that supports, engages, and empowers the educational goals of individuals from ethnically and culturally diverse and historically marginalized backgrounds, with commitment to pedagogical practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits How to Apply - Required Documentation:An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Equity and Diversity Statement Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualificationsCVNames and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendationfinalist stage)Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (maximum two pages, single spaced)Statement of current and future research (maximum two pages, single spaced)Finalistsshould be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)How to Apply:Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online applicationRequests for information and process should be addressed to:Jalal Torabzadeh, Professor and ChairCalifornia State University, Long BeachDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering1250 Bellflower BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90840-8305(562) 985-8181 or Email: ****** Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:Jalal Torabzadeh, Professor and Chair(562) 985-8181 or Email: ****** Employment Requirements:A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.CSU Vaccination PolicyCSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found athttps://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/and questions may be sent to ****** .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, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
