Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Manhattan College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan University seeks an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering for a tenure-track role beginning August 2025. The candidate will teach courses, engage in research, and contribute to course development. This full-time position requires a Ph.D. and strong commitments to teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in academic research and teaching.
• Strong commitment to education and mentoring.
• Plans for research integrating teaching and student participation.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop course materials and provide academic support.
• Engage in scholarly research and departmental service.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Reports to: Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering Department

Salary: $95,000 - $100,000

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, with a start date in August 2025. The candidate should have a specialization in solid mechanics/systems or Thermal/Fluids.

This is an excellent time to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Having undergone significant growth over the last decade, the department has started to offer a concentration in Biomechanics and Aerospace at the undergraduate level. These concentrations are in addition to the nine concentrations currently offered in the graduate program. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Manhattan University ’s tree-lined campus is located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, adjacent to Van Cortlandt Park. Our New York City location offers easy access to all of the world class cultural, artistic, educational, and business activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) courses in Mechanical Engineering
• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lecture notes, assignments, and examinations
• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and mentorship to students
• Advise undergraduate students on course selection, academic progress, and career planning
• Engage in scholarly research and contribute to the advancement of the field through publications and grant activity
• Participate in departmental service, including curriculum development, student outreach, and community engagement
  
  

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrate excellence in academic research, and a proven commitment to teaching and advising students
• We seek faculty members with a strong commitment to education and mentoring who will create a climate that embraces excellence to attract and retain a diverse, talented student body
• Manhattan University and its faculty view research scholarship and education as mutually supportive activities
• A successful candidate must demonstrate plans for research that integrate teaching and undergraduate student participation with their scholarly interests
• This candidate must also be committed to the teacher-scholar model at a primarily undergraduate institution
• Manhattan University Mechanical Engineering faculty are expected to maintain high-quality teaching, an active and productive research program, and apply for external grants when appropriate
  
  

Application Process

• Interested candidates must complete an online faculty application
• Submit a detailed curriculum vitae, descriptions of teaching and research interests
• Upload the names and addresses of three references as one .pdf document via the online application
• Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or until July 1, 2025
  
  

Questions: Please contact [e-mail]

For More Information Please Visit

https://manhattan.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/school-of-engineering/index.php

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V