Rank: Associate Professor
Department: Industrial & Systems Engineering
Starting Date: Fall 2027
Working Title: Associate Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering – Founding Faculty
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a faculty position at the level of Associate Professor in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Experienced faculty at the assistant professor level may also be considered. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and rapidly growing engineering community and play a leadership role in the continued development and launch of Industrial & Systems Engineering at CSUSM as its founding faculty member.
We seek an accomplished teacher-scholar and program builder with broad expertise across Industrial and Systems Engineering. The successful candidate will help shape an innovative, undergraduate-centered curriculum that prepares students to design, analyze, improve, and manage complex systems. We particularly welcome candidates whose experience bridges the industrial and systems engineering disciplines and who can contribute broadly to the development of a cohesive program rather than focusing exclusively on one branch of the field.
Experience with ABET accreditation, engineering curriculum development, and academic program development is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have opportunities to provide leadership in curriculum and laboratory development, assessment and continuous improvement, and the continued growth of the program. Candidates with significant industry experience as well as academic experience are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSM Engineering places a high value on connections with the vibrant industries of San Diego and Southern California. We seek a colleague who is enthusiastic about developing partnerships with local and regional industry that enhance the student experience through internships, capstone projects, applied research, professional engagement, and other forms of collaboration. Areas of specialization are open, and outstanding candidates from across Industrial and Systems Engineering are encouraged to apply.
This appointment comes at an especially exciting time for Engineering at CSUSM. With the support of the Department of Education grants, CSUSM has established modern engineering laboratories. Engineering is thriving, with student enrollment continuing to grow and a new building opening in 2027 that will provide expanded opportunities for engineering education, laboratories, collaboration, and program growth. The successful candidate will join a faculty committed to building modern engineering programs responsive to needs of students, industry, and the region. CSUSM embraces the teacher-scholar model, valuing excellent undergraduate teaching and the involvement of students in research, design, and applied problem solving. Our students bring a rich diversity of backgrounds and experiences to the university, and many are the first in their families to attend college. We seek colleagues who are committed to student success and who will contribute to an inclusive environment in teaching, scholarship, and service.
CSUSM's engineering programs emphasize hands-on and collaborative learning, innovative technology, close relationships with industry, and curricula responsive to a rapidly changing technological environment. The university's location in North San Diego County provides exceptional opportunities for partnerships with the region's diverse technology, manufacturing, biotechnology, healthcare, defense, communications, and other engineering-intensive industries. The campus is located on a scenic 304-acre hillside approximately 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean in a region known for its temperate climate, quality of life, and dynamic technology and innovation economy.
For this position, CSUSM is particularly interested in candidates who are excited not simply to join an existing program, but to help build its future, developing a distinctive Industrial & Systems Engineering program, strengthening its connections with industry, supporting accreditation and continuous improvement, mentoring students and faculty, and helping shape the next phase of Engineering at CSUSM.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possess a B.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial or Systems Engineering or a closely related field of engineering by the time of application.
- Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, a record of published research commensurate with years of experience, and the ability to develop and sustain a research program that will lead to original, peer-reviewed publications.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and with a student body representing a wide range of backgrounds, life experiences, and educational pathways, including individuals who are the first in their families to pursue STEM education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with research-based and instructional practices such as project-based learning or community service learning, with an ability to engage and support students from a variety of educational and personal backgrounds. Interest in and/or experience with curriculum or course development, laboratory development, program assessment, and ABET accreditation.
- Experience/potential in building industry partnerships; active participation in professional societies such as the IISE, INFORMS, INCOSE, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, etc.
- Preference will be given to applicants whose expertise will expand the education and research opportunities the program currently offers for students and be complementary to the areas of specialization of existing faculty in the department and college.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range at the level of Associate Professor: $9,500 - $11,667 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range at the level of Associate Professor: $6,825- $14,523 per month
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae including three professional references
- A statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages),
- A description of research accomplishments and future research goals (up to 2 pages),
Additional Requirements
- Reprints of representative publications and works in process.
- Copies of all undergraduate and graduate-level transcripts that include relevant coursework.
- Three professional references.
The review of applications will begin on November 30th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.
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This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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