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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering
Fall 2026 (August 2026)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank with a Fall 2026 start date.
Both positions are academic-year appointments.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank with a Fall 2026 start date.
Both positions are academic-year appointments.
The Lyles College of Engineering represents the oldest, publicly-supported engineering education focus in the Central Valley of California.
While engineering courses were first taught at California State University, Fresno in 1922, the Department of Engineering was established in 1947, followed by a School of Engineering in 1963, culminating in its renaming to Lyles College of Engineering in 2008 in recognition of a major financial gift to the College that was intended to enhance and grow engineering education in the Central Valley.
The mission of the College includes developing each student's potential to the greatest extent possible, providing a quality engineering education to all students and serving students from demographic groups that historically have not participated in a university education.
The BSME degree in the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been continuously accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET since 1965, with over 2,500 alumni in industry, government and academic service.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering also offers Aerospace Engineering minor program.
The Department faculty provide educational support for over 500 undergraduate and graduate students through hands‑on/interactive learning, project‑based coursework, industry‑sponsored culminating experiences, national design competitions, and practice‑based internships.
Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual.
California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion.
California State University, Fresno has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
An earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., D.Eng., Dr.-Ing., or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
The area of specialization should align with the advertised positions:
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 (full consideration deadline) and will continue as needed until the positions are filled.
Note: All positions at California State University, Fresno are subject to funding availability.
To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials by December 1, 2025.
Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline the following:
The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items.
For help and additional information, please feel free to contact the search chair:
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University.
We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures.
We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all.
Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
For more information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a campus known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior.
The campus is ranked 2nd in the nation by Washington Monthly for tuition (and tax) dollars; ranked No. 31 for social mobility in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings; and received a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale in Money’s 2025 Best Colleges list.
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures.
We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.
A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position.
Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
The person holding this position is considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website:
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