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Lecturer Positions
The California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications
for two full-time lecturer positions in the Mechanical Engineering
Department, preferably starting in August 2008. CSUF is an urban
university located in Orange County, surrounded by high-technology
industry and a diverse community. The department's instructional
programs lead to Bachelor's and Master's degrees. For more information
about the Department, please visit our website at http://fullerton.edu/ecs/me/.
Position
Full-time lecturer candidates are expected to teach mechanical engineering
courses plus selected electives consistent with background and experience.
Other duties include academic advising, curriculum development,
and departmental services as needed.
Qualifications
- Applicants with Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering are
preferred. The next priority will be for those who are currently
pursuing a doctoral program and are nearing completion. The minimum
qualification is an MS degree in mechanical engineering with strong
evidence of education related contemporary issues in technical
education and pedagogy. Industrial experience will be a valued
addition.
- All sub-specializations within mechanical engineering will be
considered. Preference will be given to areas such as controls,
robotic, and automated manufacturing.
- Strong laboratory and design skills in a multidisciplinary environment
will be a definite plus.
- Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence;
excellent communication skills; dedication to continued professional
development and scholarship; and a broad-based knowledge of mechanical
engineering.
- Candidates must show the ability to work effectively with a
wide and culturally diverse range of students and faculty.
Rank and Salary
The positions announced here are non tenure-track positions as Lecturers.
The contract is for one year, and it may be renewed for additional
years subject to the performance review at the end of the first
year. All appointments are subject to availability of budget allocations
for 2008-09. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package
is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child
care; and a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State system,
along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx
Job Control Number
23583G-08-086
Appointment Date
August 2008
Application Deadline
Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until
the positions are filled.
Application Procedure
For consideration, please send a curriculum vita and list of three
references with contact information such as address, e-mail, phone/FAX
to:
ME Department Search Committee
c/o Dr. H. Moini
Chairman, Mechanical Engineering Department
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, California 92831
For more information, please contact (714) 278-3014.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
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