New River Community College
Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Syste
New River Community College, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management (Position 26-08). Tenure-track faculty position in Materials Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials engineering. Engage in research in materials engineering and manufacturing. Provide weekly office hours, participate in faculty meetings, contribute to assessment of student learning, and perform service to the department, college, and university. Possibly teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online; adhere to college and department standards for tenure and promotion. Contribute to equitable academic outcomes for all students through mentoring, teaching, scholarship, and service. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field, with an official diploma at the time of employment from an accredited institution. College or university-level teaching experience (in-person and/or online) in areas such as materials characterization, mechanical behavior of materials, non-destructive evaluation, fundamentals of MEMS fabrication, composite materials, corrosion, thin film technology, failure analysis and phase transformations, nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Evidence of continuing research in materials engineering (presentations, peer‑reviewed publications, and development of external funding proposals). Experience operating materials characterization equipment and/or maintaining materials laboratory equipment (e.g., FESEM/SEM, EDAX/EBSD, EDS, XRD, AFM, microscopy). Experience advising, supervising, mentoring, and/or working effectively with undergraduate and graduate students. Preferred Qualifications
Interest in and knowledge of the MSEM department and CSUN, with a clear vision of contributing industrial or practical experience to enhance the Materials Engineering Master’s program. Experience researching or teaching in manufacturing and related fields. Independent teaching experience in the areas listed under Required Qualifications. Experience in recruiting students and growing enrollment and programs. Experience allocating and managing resources, supervising research assistants/lab technicians, and/or staff. Industrial or practical experience with materials engineering or related areas. Experience with assessment processes and accreditation systems (e.g., ABET). Strong communication skills demonstrated in writing and in teaching and research statements. Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body. Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students. Experience creating a student-centered learning environment. Research or lab experience involving students from diverse backgrounds; experience adopting inclusive mentoring approaches. Application Deadline
The preferred application deadline is November 19, 2025; applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. The position will remain open until filled. How to Apply
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, visit the CSUN careers site: www.csun.edu/careers Applicants must submit the following to the online system: a cover letter addressing specified points, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, teaching evaluations, and names/contact information for at least three references. The cover letter should address the candidate’s contribution to the MSEM Department and the MS Materials Engineering program, courses they can teach, research interests, experience with diverse populations, manufacturing-related research experience, recruitment efforts with measurable outcomes, and resource/people management experience. Teaching evaluations should cover up to six courses over the past three years where applicable. In later stages, applicants may be asked to provide supporting materials for verification. At appointment, non-U.S. citizens must have USCIS work authorization. CSUN is not currently sponsoring H-1B visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. General Information
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. A background check will be conducted before any offer of employment. For additional information on campus security and compliance, visit the university site. To apply, visit: www.csun.edu/careers
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Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering - Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management (Position 26-08). Tenure-track faculty position in Materials Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials engineering. Engage in research in materials engineering and manufacturing. Provide weekly office hours, participate in faculty meetings, contribute to assessment of student learning, and perform service to the department, college, and university. Possibly teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online; adhere to college and department standards for tenure and promotion. Contribute to equitable academic outcomes for all students through mentoring, teaching, scholarship, and service. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field, with an official diploma at the time of employment from an accredited institution. College or university-level teaching experience (in-person and/or online) in areas such as materials characterization, mechanical behavior of materials, non-destructive evaluation, fundamentals of MEMS fabrication, composite materials, corrosion, thin film technology, failure analysis and phase transformations, nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Evidence of continuing research in materials engineering (presentations, peer‑reviewed publications, and development of external funding proposals). Experience operating materials characterization equipment and/or maintaining materials laboratory equipment (e.g., FESEM/SEM, EDAX/EBSD, EDS, XRD, AFM, microscopy). Experience advising, supervising, mentoring, and/or working effectively with undergraduate and graduate students. Preferred Qualifications
Interest in and knowledge of the MSEM department and CSUN, with a clear vision of contributing industrial or practical experience to enhance the Materials Engineering Master’s program. Experience researching or teaching in manufacturing and related fields. Independent teaching experience in the areas listed under Required Qualifications. Experience in recruiting students and growing enrollment and programs. Experience allocating and managing resources, supervising research assistants/lab technicians, and/or staff. Industrial or practical experience with materials engineering or related areas. Experience with assessment processes and accreditation systems (e.g., ABET). Strong communication skills demonstrated in writing and in teaching and research statements. Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body. Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students. Experience creating a student-centered learning environment. Research or lab experience involving students from diverse backgrounds; experience adopting inclusive mentoring approaches. Application Deadline
The preferred application deadline is November 19, 2025; applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. The position will remain open until filled. How to Apply
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, visit the CSUN careers site: www.csun.edu/careers Applicants must submit the following to the online system: a cover letter addressing specified points, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, teaching evaluations, and names/contact information for at least three references. The cover letter should address the candidate’s contribution to the MSEM Department and the MS Materials Engineering program, courses they can teach, research interests, experience with diverse populations, manufacturing-related research experience, recruitment efforts with measurable outcomes, and resource/people management experience. Teaching evaluations should cover up to six courses over the past three years where applicable. In later stages, applicants may be asked to provide supporting materials for verification. At appointment, non-U.S. citizens must have USCIS work authorization. CSUN is not currently sponsoring H-1B visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. General Information
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. A background check will be conducted before any offer of employment. For additional information on campus security and compliance, visit the university site. To apply, visit: www.csun.edu/careers
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