California State University, Northridge
Assistant Professor of Robotics - Department of Mechanical Engineering 25-19
California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Assistant Professor of Robotics - Department of Mechanical Engineering 25-19
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department:
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Hire Number:
#25-19
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Effective Date of Appointment:
August 20, 2025
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Salary Scale:
$100,000 to $110,000
(Dependent upon qualifications)
CSUN's Commitment to You:
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
About the Department:
The department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking tenure-track faculty members in autonomous systems and robotics areas at the rank of assistant professor.
Position:
The successful candidate will teach courses in the areas: robotic systems (kinematics, dynamics, and controls) medical devices and bioinstrumentation autonomous intelligent vehicle
and have research interests in robotics and cyber physical systems, (for example: soft robotics, medical robotics, bioinspired robotics including sensing and actuation), and autonomous vehicle systems. Outstanding candidates with hands-on practice and research experience in robotic systems are invited to apply.
In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or a closely-related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment (ABDs may apply, but the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment) Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related field from an accredited institution
Application Deadline:
Preferred application deadline is
November 1, 2024
and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:
www.csun.edu/careers
Applicants must submit the following to the website in the section above: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three referees who can address the candidate's teaching, research, and service qualifications. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including letters of recommendation, verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates, professional work samples and evidence of student mentoring.
General Information:
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in Interim
CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Mechanical Engineering at 818-677-2187.
To apply, visit
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/543531/assistant-professor-of-robotics-department-of-mechanical-engineering-2519 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department:
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Hire Number:
#25-19
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Effective Date of Appointment:
August 20, 2025
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Salary Scale:
$100,000 to $110,000
(Dependent upon qualifications)
CSUN's Commitment to You:
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
About the Department:
The department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking tenure-track faculty members in autonomous systems and robotics areas at the rank of assistant professor.
Position:
The successful candidate will teach courses in the areas: robotic systems (kinematics, dynamics, and controls) medical devices and bioinstrumentation autonomous intelligent vehicle
and have research interests in robotics and cyber physical systems, (for example: soft robotics, medical robotics, bioinspired robotics including sensing and actuation), and autonomous vehicle systems. Outstanding candidates with hands-on practice and research experience in robotic systems are invited to apply.
In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or a closely-related field from an accredited institution by the date of appointment (ABDs may apply, but the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment) Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely-related field from an accredited institution
Application Deadline:
Preferred application deadline is
November 1, 2024
and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:
www.csun.edu/careers
Applicants must submit the following to the website in the section above: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three referees who can address the candidate's teaching, research, and service qualifications. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including letters of recommendation, verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates, professional work samples and evidence of student mentoring.
General Information:
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in Interim
CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Mechanical Engineering at 818-677-2187.
To apply, visit
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/543531/assistant-professor-of-robotics-department-of-mechanical-engineering-2519 #J-18808-Ljbffr