Employment Opportunities at USD

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The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Job Duties:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of San Diego seeks an Assistant Professor in San Diego, CA to teach core curriculum all levels of the mechanical engineering
program, including first-year engineering, senior capstone, and hands-on laboratory sequences. Develop and deliver course materials, curricula, and syllabi in mechanical engineering and structural mechanics, as well as evaluate and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Develop an active research program as a faculty scholar working in the field of composite materials, and conduct research to better understand the failure of composite structures used in engineering applications. Specific areas of research interest include, but are not limited to, manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites; computational modeling of manufacturing defects; progressive failure analysis of composite materials; sustainability of composites; and experimental testing of composite materials. Involve undergraduate students in research, disseminate research findings, and publish peer-reviewed papers. Advise and mentor students on their academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues. Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching resources that enhance the undergraduate engineering education, advance student research in structural mechanics and composites, and fulfill service responsibilities that benefit the department and university. Annual salary: $103,527 - $114,426/year.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related
academic field.

$103,527 - $114,426/year; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Closing date: Open until September 22, 2025

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