Assistant Professor - Autonomous Systems & Mech Eng

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering—Autonomous and Complex Systems, Computational Dynamics. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an active research program, and contribute to the department, college, and profession.

Start date Fall 2027; on-campus, nine-month appointment. The department offers bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs and ABET-accredited curricula.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated potential for productive research and scholarship.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering (Autonomous and Complex Systems / Computational Dynamics).
• Develop and maintain an active research program in relevant topics such as Autonomous and Complex Systems and Computational Dynamics.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, including committees and outreach.
• Mentor students and supervise theses/dissertations as appropriate.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

External funding

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Terminal degree in direct field

Job description

Wichita State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering—Autonomous and Complex Systems, Computational Dynamics. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an active research program, and contribute to the department, college, and profession.

Start date Fall 2027; on-campus, nine-month appointment. The department offers bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs and ABET-accredited curricula.