Assistant Professor, Mechanical Eng: Research & Teaching

Jackson State University; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University in Jackson, MS invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering starting January 2027. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service at a historically Black university.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop curriculum, establish a research program, seek external funding, publish in leading journals, and supervise theses and dissertations; will mentor

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and service.
• Ability to publish in leading journals and develop externally funded research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering.
• Develop and assess curriculum and program outcomes.
• Establish a productive externally funded research program.
• Supervise student theses and dissertations.
• Advise and mentor students; participate in activities across university and accreditation.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Research planning

Publish in journals

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Jackson State University in Jackson, MS invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering starting January 2027. The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service at a historically Black university.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop curriculum, establish a research program, seek external funding, publish in leading journals, and supervise theses and dissertations; will mentor