Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Instruction – Mechanical Engineering Design

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a full‑time, Academic Professional Track instructional faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Instruction. This teaching‑focused role will begin in the Fall 2026 semester.

The successful candidate will lead mechanical design instruction, applying top‑tier modeling tools such as SolidWorks and CATIA, and bring strong industry perspective to

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline by start date.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design.
• Prior industry experience involving engineering design.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and CATIA.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary instructor for first-year mechanical engineering design courses.
• Serve as instructor and coordinator for senior-level Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design.
• Mentor and supervise student design teams.
• Integrate industry-relevant design practices into coursework.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Advise and mentor students from varied backgrounds.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Teaching excellence

Industry design experience

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full‑time, Academic Professional Track instructional faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Instruction. This teaching‑focused position will begin in the Fall 2026 semester.

The successful candidate will play a central instructional role in the mechanical engineering design curriculum, serving as the primary instructor for first‑year mechanical engineering design experience and the senior‑level mechanical engineering capstone design course. The role requires strong expertise in mechanical design; at least 10 years of industry experience is preferred, and demonstrable expertise with top‑tier 3D modeling and simulation software, preferably SolidWorks (other 3DEXPERIENCE tools such as CATIA, or top‑tier modelers such as Creo, NX, Inventor, Fusion 360 also acceptable).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline by start date
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design
• Prior industry experience involving engineering design efforts
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and CATIA
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous university‑level teaching experience in engineering design
• Experience mentoring capstone design teams
• Familiarity with manufacturing and prototyping methods
• Experience with active or project‑based learning methodologies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as primary instructor for first‑year mechanical engineering design courses
• Serve as instructor and coordinator for senior‑level Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design
• Mentor and supervise student design teams
• Integrate industry‑relevant design practices into coursework
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities
• Advise and mentor students from varied backgrounds