Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering Faculty

Grove City College; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove City College in Grove City, PA invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on mechanical systems. The ABET-accredited B.S.M.E. program emphasizes hands-on design, internships, and close industry ties.

The department values undergraduate teaching and student/faculty research. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in mechanical systems, laboratories, and advising capstone design projects. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field, by August 2027.
• Teaching undergraduates in classroom and laboratory settings is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses primarily in the mechanical systems area, including laboratory courses.
• Advise capstone design projects for undergraduates.
• Engage in student/faculty research and other scholarly activities.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Laboratory instruction

Capstone design advising

Research experience in mechanics

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Grove City College invites applications for one faculty position with a background in mechanical systems. The B.S.M.E. program is ABET-accredited and has an exceptional internship, job, and graduate school placement record. The program is growing and innovating- including a robotics minor with a new mechatronics teaching lab, a new Non-Destructive Testing Lab, year-long senior design projects with close industry ties, and a thriving student/faculty research program.

The department seeks applicants who support its commitment to academic excellence, undergraduate teaching and research, hands-on engineering design, and advising within the context of a college community that values liberal arts education, the life of the Christian mind, and service for the common good. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses primarily in the mechanical systems area, including laboratory courses and the advising of capstone design projects. Applicants with teaching experience, as well as research and/or industry experience in the general area of mechanics, are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field awarded by August 2027. They must demonstrate proficiency in teaching undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings. Although undergraduate teaching is the primary focus at Grove City College, student/faculty research and other scholarly work is highly valued. Applicants should have the ability and plan to carry on research and/or other scholarly work as time permits.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications.

A strong, demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the Statement of Faith and Christian mission and vision of Grove City College (https://www.gcc.edu/Home/Our-Story/Faith-Freedom/Statement-of-Faith) is required.

Grove City College is a private educational institution noted for its academic excellence, where scholarship is informed by Christian principles. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, non-job-related disability, use of a guide or support animal, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other college-administrative programs.

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