Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU) seeks to fill a 
tenure- track position at the Assistant Professor level in the general area of energy storage 
starting Fall 2024. While applicants with demonstrated excellence in any energy storage technology 
will be considered, candidates with expertise in modeling and computational studies of energy 
storage systems or fundamentals (especially electrochemical energy storage including flow 
batteries, and other emerging storage concepts) are encouraged to apply. Mechanical Engineering 
(https://mechanical.sdsu.edu) is one of four departments in the College of Engineering 
(https://engineering.sdsu.edu) at SDSU offering an EAC/ABET-accredited B.S. degree program, as well 
as M.S. and joint Ph.D. programs. The Department has internationally recognized programs in energy 
and thermofluids, bioengineering, material science and processing, advanced manufacturing, 
mechanics, MEMS, NEMS, sensors, robotics, dynamic systems, and control. It is expected that the 
successful candidate will develop synergies with areas of existing research strength and exploit 
emerging areas of research by developing a vigorous externally funded research program in the 
general area of energy storage. This includes linking with emerging research opportunities at 
SDSU’s Imperial Valley campus where significant investment in engineering research motivated by the 
discovery of large deposits of lithium (Lithium Valley) is anticipated. The Department shares with 
the College of Engineering and the University a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate 
and graduate education. The successful candidate is expected to supervise teams of undergraduate as 
well as graduate students. Applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level 
courses in the general area of energy and thermofluids (i.e., thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid 
dynamics). Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering or a closely 
related discipline. Additional required criteria are listed in the paragraph below.

Requirements

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working 
effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. 
Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. 
Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented 
populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented 
students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to 
teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated 
commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into 
research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of 
opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an 
underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that 
engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing 
expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests 
that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in a 
separate diversity statement how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria. Additional guidance 
on our BIE program for applicants is here.

SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus in San 
Diego serving 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern 
California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the 
Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, 
SDSU offers bachelor degrees
in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU 
is a

large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander -Serving Institution 
and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive 
excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, 
age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national 
origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a 
welcoming environment for all.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant 
Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range 
is from $95,000 -
$103,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, 
and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego 
State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total 
compensation. For benefits information, click here.

Application materials to be uploaded to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/136392 are:

1.) Cover letter
2.) Curriculum Vitae
3.) Research Statement (max. 5 pages)
4.) Teaching Statement (max. 2 pages)
5.) Statement on contributions to Building on Inclusive Excellence - Indicate how at least two of 
eight criteria in position ad are met. (max. 2 pages)
6.) List of 3 References with full contact information
7.) Three relevant publications.
Applications received by January 15, 2024 will receive full consideration; the position will remain 
open until filled. Questions related to this search may be addressed to mech.engineering@sdsu.edu.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that 
individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct 
background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this 
authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any 
candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background 
check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU 
employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child 
Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU 
Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the 
basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and 
expression, marital status,
age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.