Description

The Department of Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Lithium-based Energy Technologies at the rank of Assistant Professor at SDSU’s Imperial Valley (IV) campus, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. Qualified applicants must have expertise in lithium-based energy systems that may include one or more of the following areas: (1) renewable energy systems grid integration and its scientific foundations, including dynamics, controls, optimization, and learning, (2) advanced power electronics for grid applications and transportation electrification, (3) battery management systems and energy management systems for transportation and renewable energy storage applications, and (4) big data analytics, forecasting, and artificial intelligence for renewable energy applications.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors / Associate Professors / Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $94,000 - $97,000. 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active externally funded research program, achieve excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, and participate in departmental governance and university service. The ability to interact with other research groups and create/maintain ties with major industrial players within the broader energy community will be an asset. The department is a consortium member of the NSF/ONR/EPRI funded CUSP™ (http://cusp.umn.edu/), part of Southern California Energy Innovation Network funded by California Energy Commission, and also houses the DOE-funded Center for Electric Drive Transportation. Additional information about the university can be found at http://www.sdsu.edu.

The Imperial Valley Campus is a branch campus of SDSU enrolling about 1200 juniors, seniors, and graduate students, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic/Latinx and female. Located 120 miles east of San Diego in an agricultural valley, SDSU Imperial Valley, has two campuses, one in Calexico, which is six blocks from California's border with Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico; the other campus is in Brawley, which is approximately 22 miles north of Calexico. Our proximity to the Mexican border and close links with Mexican universities in Baja California, many ties to the community, and the cultural diversity of the local population provide substantial opportunities for minority, interdisciplinary, and cross-national research.

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 and microsites in San Diego and locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. The highly diverse campus community has a student population of approximately 39,000. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor’s degrees in 97 areas, masters in 90 and doctorates in 25. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.

Application Instructions

Please apply by Jan 15, 2025. Applicants must apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/157224. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching, research and diversity statements, and names and contact information of three references. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Requests for additional information should be directed to Prof. Chris Mi, Search Committee Chair, via email cmi@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 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.