Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university, and the Mechanical Engineering faculty are internationally recognized for their research achievements. The department has 24 full-time faculty members, approximately 300 undergraduate students, and 125 graduate students, including 55 Ph.D. students. We are committed to providing a rigorous educational experience in the discipline of mechanical engineering, graduating well-rounded leaders and life-long learners, who aspire to achieving professional excellence. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement, and application of cutting-edge research. Inspired by the Augustinian-Catholic tradition, we value an inclusive and diverse community in which we prepare our students to demonstrate the highest ethical conduct and contribute to the well-being of humankind. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for our faculty.

The University is located 12 miles from Philadelphia along the historic Main Line. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence.

Please submit your applications at: http://jobs.villanova.edu.

Application materials should include:

• a cover letter
• CV
• transcript
• teaching philosophy
• names of three references
• Candidates are required to provide official transcripts for their terminal degree, as well.

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20241136F

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University has an opening for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor position. This is a one-year appointment for the 2024-2025 academic year. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. The appointment begins in August 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include teaching up to 12 contact hours per semester with typically two to three preparations. Courses of interest include undergraduate core courses in thermal-fluid sciences and design, and introductory courses for freshmen in solid modeling and programming.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3

Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

Documents needed to complete your application:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts

• Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)
• Other Document
• Other Document (2)