Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (2 Positions) Mechanical Engineering

Ttusports; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accumulation

University holidays

Medical and life insurance

401k option

Educational benefits

Job summary

A public university in the United States seeks qualified candidates for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will teach courses, develop a funded research program, and supervise students. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and have experience in teaching and research. The position begins August 1, 2026, with a salary commensurate to experience. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement, and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience in research funding and proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop an externally funded research program.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees and engage in service.

Skills

Effective communication

Research development

Student advising

Student supervision

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory facilities

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (2 Positions) Mechanical Engineering

Cookeville, TN, United States

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks, beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing new courses in their area of expertise, developing an externally funded research program, recruiting and advising graduate and undergraduate students and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. Participation in the senior design course and some outreach activities are also expected. To receive full consideration for this position, please apply by November 25, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Develop an externally funded research program that contributes to one or more of the Strategic Research Areas for the College of Engineering with Mechanical Engineering focus especially Vehicle and Aerospace concentrations. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in support of the Vehicle and Aerospace Concentration Curricula within Mechanical Engineering Department. Direct student research, leading to publications in refereed journals and other peer reviewed media. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Serve on department, college, and university committees. Participate in professional and public service activities. More information about the College of Engineering Strategic Research Areas is available at https://www.tntech.edu/engineering/research/index.php.

Physical Demands:

Those typical of an office/classroom environment.

Special Instructions:

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter that includes discussion of candidate’s philosophy of education, candidate’s experience, why the candidate is interested in the position, and any special attributes the candidate would bring to the department and the college; curriculum vitae; research plan including potential funding sources and how candidate’s research areas align with the College of Engineering Research Focus Areas; teaching philosophy; copy of Ph.D. transcript (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire); and a list of three professional references with email addresses and phone numbers. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026.

Benefits Information:

Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. The ability to perform the essential functions. The ability to communicate effectively and to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty, students, administrators, staff, and public.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Prior teaching and or post-doc experience including graduate student supervision and proposal writing. We are seeking qualified candidates in mechanical engineering, with particular interest in the following areas:

• Vehicle Systems with emphasis on areas such as electric vehicles, connected vehicles, intelligence in vehicles including autonomous functions, vehicle communications, vehicle sensors, haptics/human interface, engine/motor/battery/powertrain monitoring, data collection, building data sets appropriate for neural network training, mechatronics applications in vehicle systems.
• Aerospace Engineering, particularly Intelligent and Autonomous Systems for Aerial and/or Space Vehicles, Flight Dynamics and Control, Electric Propulsion, and AI/ML-driven Design Optimization of Advanced Aerostructures.
• Other cutting-edge research areas supporting the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department and College of Engineering.