California State Polytechnic University - Engineering Technology - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: California State Polytechnic University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering Technology
POSITION: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
LINK: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/open-positions/college-unit/eg/ENG_ET.shtml
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Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

College of Engineering

The Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for two tenure-track positions at Assistant Professor Level to begin Fall 2016.

The Position
The successful candidate will have primary expertise in Mechanical Engineering, with skills and interest in its application to mechanical engineering technology practice. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, conducting research, and providing service to the department, college and university. Candidates must be able to effectively teach theory as well as develop innovative lab projects. Successful candidates will help with the enhancement of research and teaching laboratories, and other curriculum development. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely-related field by August 31, 2016.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student and community populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Additional professional experience, teaching experience, and/or P.E. license.
• Preferable expertise in:
1. Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, I.C Engine, and Fluid Mechanics.
2. Machine Element/Design, Dynamic Systems, Instrumentation & Control, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and Statics.
• Demonstrated ability in applied research and in developing industry contacts.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching, developing and supporting Engineering Technology Laboratories.
• Demonstrated ability to be responsive to the educational equity goals of the university and its increasing ethnic and international character.

Application Procedure
A completed application will consist of:

• a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests, and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
• a statement of teaching philosophy and scholarship plan;
• a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
• A list of courses the candidate is prepared to teach, courses they can teach with some additional preparation, and courses they would like to develop;
• a completed application form available from: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/documents/acadapplication.pdf; 
• a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists); and
• Finalist will be required to provide three recent letters of reference (dated within the past two years).

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received by November 20, 2015. Early response is encouraged.

Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to:

Faculty Search Committee (Engineering Technology)
Engineering Technology Department
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768

Phone: 909.869.2492

FAX: 909.869.6926et@cpp.edu