Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability options

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering at Trine University in Angola, Indiana.

The role emphasizes teaching thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, with opportunities to supervise undergraduate design and research, mentor students, and contribute to scholarly activity. The candidate should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field with emphasis in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, or energy systems.
• Experience teaching undergraduate thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer and mentoring undergraduate students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer and related electives.
• Supervise undergraduate design and research projects, including capstone design.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic and career advising.
• Engage undergraduates in research or scholarly activities.
• Support ABET accreditation and assessment efforts.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Energy systems

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor - Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Full-time

Angola, Indiana

Summary

The Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at Trine University invite applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with areas of expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems. We seek a dynamic, student-centered educator with expertise in thermal and fluid sciences who will contribute to our mission of promoting intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead, and serve. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings, and will also pursue scholarly and professional activities that support and enhance undergraduate education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentoring

• Teach undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, along with related mechanical and chemical engineering electives.
• Develop engaging, hands-on learning experiences that emphasize conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and application.
• Supervise undergraduate design and research projects, including capstone design and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide thoughtful academic and career advising.

Scholarship & Professional Development

• Pursue scholarly activity consistent with the institution’s mission, the scholarship of teaching and learning, pedagogical innovation, or industry collaboration.
• Involve undergraduates in research or creative scholarly work.
• Present scholarly work at conferences and/or publish in relevant journals or engineering education venues.
• Remain active through professional society participation (e.g., ASME, AIChE, ASEE) and continuing professional growth.

Service & Community Engagement

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work and student recruitment/outreach.
• Support accreditation (ABET) and assessment efforts.

Education and/or Experience

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field with an emphasis in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, or energy systems.

Outstanding Benefits Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Health – medical, dental, vision,flex spending, HSA accounts
• Life Insurance – a variety ofvoluntary life options are available along with an employer paidemployee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
• Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available Paid vacation and sick time Retirement – after one year offull-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and upto an additional 5% employer match Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter describing qualifications, teaching interests, and alignment with the University’s mission.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A two-page statement of teaching philosophy that describes approaches to engaging and supporting undergraduate learners.
• A one-page statement of scholarly interests, highlighting ways to involve undergraduates in research or applied projects.
• Contact information for three professional references.