Professor - Mechanical Engineering jobs in San Jose, CA

Position Rank and Title: Professor, Department Chair - Mechanical Engineering

School/Department Name: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the. Anticipated hiring annual salary range: $157,000 - $196,000. Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: July 01, 2024

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering at San Jose State University (SJSU) invites applications for the position of Department Chair for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The department is proud to be the primary supplier of mechanical engineers for the San Francisco Bay Area. Our employers have recognized the hands-on abilities of the graduating students. The department offers two degree programs (Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering) and a minor in robotics. The department is home to more than 900 students, 15 full-time and 25 part-time faculty. The Department Chair will provide visionary leadership for the department and must have a substantive record of published research, teaching effectiveness, and professional achievements. The Department Chair will provide academic and administrative leadership, promote excellence in research and teaching, and manage and secure resources for the department.

The Mechanical Engineering Department and San Jose State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at , along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or in a related field
• A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarly achievement, and service (both academically and professionally), at a level qualifying for appointment as a (Full) Professor per .
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Prior experience in university academic administrative positions (such as Dept Chair or similar positions).
• Experience with project management, strategic planning, and budgeting.
• Experience with developing and maintaining strong relations with industry, alumni, and more (e.g., civic leaders, department chairs at other universities).
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience.

Key Responsibilities

• The Department Chair is responsible for the following:
  • developing and implementing strategic vision and goals
  • ensuring high-quality educational programs
  • improving student learning experience
  • supporting faculty and staff development
  • ensuring the effective and efficient operations of the department
  • promoting the department while contributing to the community
  • complying with governing policies (e.g., federal, state, California State University (CSU), SJSU Academic Senate, College of Engineering, CFA Bargaining Agreement).
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.


Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• letter of interest
• curriculum vitae
• (2 pages)
• statement of teaching interests/philosophy (2 pages)
• research plans (2 pages)
• three references with contact information or three reference letters

Inquiries may be directed to the Interim Department Chair: Dr. Raymond Yee,


Conditional Offer

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Proof of immunization against COVID-19 or proof of a medical or religious exemption and compliance with testing protocols is required for employment. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative regions in the world - is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San Jose State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

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Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.