Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering — Robotics Lab

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research support funding

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering to contribute to their Engineering & Technology Department. The position involves teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, developing a research program focused on robotics and mechatronics, and participating in ABET accreditation preparations. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate strong teaching, research, and communication skills. This position begins in Fall 2026, offering opportunities for impactful research and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. should be completed by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach various courses.
• Strong potential for research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate programs including lab courses and senior design.
• Develop a productive research program in mechanical engineering.
• Contribute to ABET accreditation and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching a wide range of undergraduate mechanical engineering courses

Developing and maintaining instructional laboratories

Scholarly productivity

Effective oral and written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering to contribute to their Engineering & Technology Department. The position involves teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, developing a research program focused on robotics and mechatronics, and participating in ABET accreditation preparations. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and demonstrate strong teaching, research, and communication skills. This position begins in Fall 2026, offering opportunities for impactful research and student engagement.