Assistant/Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering

The United States Coast Guard Academy; New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Focus areas include manufacturing, industrial, systems engineering or related fields.

Start date is July 26, 2027, with in-person teaching and a 10-month schedule. Relocation assistance is available; telework is not offered. The department seeks candidates to teach core courses, supervise undergraduate research, publish scholarly work, and provide service to

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by July 26, 2027 (ABD acceptable with supporting letter).
• Tenure-track appointment with full teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach mechanical engineering courses and lead laboratories with up to twelve contact hours per week.
• Lead undergraduate research and advise capstone design projects.
• Conduct scholarly research and contribute to the department and institution.
• Engage in service activities and professional engagement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Evidence-based teaching

Undergraduate research mentoring

Scholarly publications

Professional Engineer

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with a focus in manufacturing, industrial, systems engineering, engineering management or other mechanical engineering related areas. The desired start date is July 26, 2027.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a highly selective federal military college that provides a rigorous undergraduate program and is committed to building a talented faculty of teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide a multi-disciplinary and hands-on approach to learning and leadership development. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.uscga.edu for more information. This is an appointment in the excepted service as a tenure track faculty member on a 10-month work schedule for an initial period not to exceed three years, with extensions and a permanent appointment contingent on successful progress and tenure reviews. The first two years of appointment to federal service is a trial period. The work schedule is full-time. This position is not eligible for telework and not eligible for remote work. All teaching is done in person. Relocation expenses are authorized. Occasional travel is required. Salary offers may be made outside of the listed range for exceptional candidates.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applicants for a tenure track faculty position. We seek a colleague who will teach classes in Mechanical Engineering, lead undergraduate research, perform scholarly research, advise students and contribute service to the institution. The selectee will teach in-person classes during Fall and Spring semesters and may be requested to teach during summer term. Remote or virtual teaching is not an option. Major duties include:

• Teach core classes, run laboratories and develop electives in Mechanical Engineering and other related engineering programs up to twelve contact hours/week per semester.
• Mentor and develop undergraduate students in the Mechanical Engineering program.
• Advise senior-level capstone design projects and undergraduate research in Mechanical Engineering.
• Perform scholarly research in a Mechanical Engineering Specialty Area such as manufacturing, industrial, systems engineering or other mechanical engineering related areas. Consideration will be given to candidates engaged in these activities as a Professional Engineer.
• Perform rank-appropriate service activities for the Department, School, Institution, and Profession.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers an engaging collaborative work environment with an intensive four-year ABET-accredited curriculum to understand engineering principles and acquire the technical expertise and critical thinking skills needed for career paths that include aviation engineering, naval engineering and marine safety.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. ABD candidates must include a letter in the application from the applicant's major professor attesting that the candidate will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before July 26, 2027.

Required Qualifications

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the preferred qualifications listed below.

1. Teaching
   1. Experience teaching, to include teaching assistant experience, in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
   2. Ability and intention to employ evidence-based teaching methodologies.
   3. Ability to lead student-centered undergraduate research projects in Mechanical Engineering or cross-disciplinary topics.
   4. Record of scholarship including publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, conference presentations, and/or participation in professional societies and activities commensurate with stage of career.
2. Professional Skills and Experience
   1. Professional experience in Mechanical Engineering, specifically in modern manufacturing processes, digital twins and modeling approaches, program and team management, Statistical Process Control, etc. Consideration will be given to candidates engaged in these activities as a Professional Engineer.
   2. Professional experience in other engineering disciplines. Consideration will be given to candidates who explain how this experience may enhance the Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
   3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
   4. Record of scholarship including publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, conference presentations, and/or participation in professional societies and activities commensurate with stage of career.
3. Leadership and Mentorship
   1. Demonstrated experience consistent with a full commitment to the Coast Guard's core values.