Assistant Professor (Advanced Manufacturing)
Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting on August 16, 2027 as part of a multi-hiring initiative in advanced materials and manufacturing. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor and focuses on advanced manufacturing, materials, and related technologies.
The successful candidate will develop an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to the TransDigm Advanced Manufacturing Center’s research enterprise. The position will also support CSU’s commitment to the NSF Engine NEO Smart and is intended to strengthen the University’s competitiveness for NEO Smart competitive grants and other external funding opportunities through research relevant to regional manufacturing needs and in collaboration with industry. The NSF NEO-SMART Engine is Northeast Ohio’s advanced-manufacturing coalition — 70+ partners building on the region’s strength in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing to make more of what America’s factories and defense depend on.
The faculty member will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses on-campus, mentor students, and contribute to manufacturing-related courses and microcredentials that prepare a skilled workforce. The position will also support curriculum development for a proposed Industrial and Manufacturing Program within the Mechanical Engineering Department. The faculty member is also expected to participate in service activities through committees, student organization advising, and professional activities outside the University.
This position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services.
Northeast Ohio is a national hub for advanced manufacturing, integrating innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) for materials design, automation, and robotics to improve production methods and create new products. Cleveland is home to an ever-growing job market, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, world-class museums and art institutions, and a thriving culinary scene. From Fortune 500 companies and prestigious healthcare institutions to booming manufacturing companies, Cleveland offers a robust job market for professionals looking to grow in their careers. For more information about Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, see https://discoverthecle.org/.
The Mechanical Engineering Department provides a rigorous education in the principles of mechanical engineering, supplemented by practical hands-on experience and communication skills to transform students into well-rounded and competent engineers. The department offers doctoral, master’s, and an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree, with currently 385 undergraduate students and 125 graduate students. Our faculty are recipients of prestigious national awards, including 2 NSF CAREER and 2 NIH R01 awards in the last five years. As of Fall 2026, the department’s active research portfolio amounted to an average of $2 million per faculty member in external awards. Current research areas include manufacturing, modeling and simulation of energy systems, turbomachinery rotor dynamics, human-machine systems, robotics, and control systems. For more information about the Department and the Mechanical Engineering Program, please see: https://engineering.csuohio.edu/mce.
The university is also well known for its interdisciplinary programs and partnerships with prominent industrial corporations, the Cleveland Clinic, and the NASA Glenn Research Center.
CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering; and
- An earned doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. An appropriate terminal degree must be completed by July 1, 2027 – Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program;
- Track record of scholarly work and sponsored research;
- Evidence of multidisciplinary research experience including advanced manufacturing, materials processing and development, additive manufacturing, and smart manufacturing
- Experience teaching mechanical engineering courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels;
- Demonstrate potential for teaching excellence and the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity in the research areas of interest.
Applicant Instructions
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/27426. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair (Prabaha Sikder, p.sikder@csuohio.edu).
List of documents the applicant is required to submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf
CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
