Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (tenure-track)

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the assistant or associate level. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise student projects, and contribute to research in dynamics, vibrations, controls, or mechanical design.

Applicants must have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field, with strong teaching and communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering or related discipline required.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills expected.
• Industry experience and professional registration are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering courses.
• Advise/supervise student projects and research.
• Enhance departmental research activities.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Industry experience

Professional registration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (tenure-track)

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Hiring Range: $103,000-115,000, Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location:Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website:www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Mechanical Engineering Department at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) invites applications for a faculty position in the areas of Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls or Mechanical Design.

This position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

The Mechanical Engineering program is ABET accredited and is wholly undergraduate.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, advise/supervise student projects and research and enhance current departmental research areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, and must have excellent teaching and communication skills. Industry experience and professional registration are preferred.

Additional Considerations

All faculty members are required to wear military uniform. However, prior military service is not required. More information about the VMI can be found at http://www.vmi.edu

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants should provide a detailed curriculum vita that contains at least three references (with addresses and phone numbers), a clear statement of their teaching interests and philosophy, and a brief summary of their research interests with the application.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone: [phone]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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