Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,838 - 109,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave.

Job summary

The Mechanical Engineering Department at The City College of New York invites applications for full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor positions in areas related to Mechanical Engineering. The department is part of the Grove School of Engineering and seeks candidates with potential for high impact in research and teaching.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in research and develop an externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses.
• Mentor and advise students at all levels and contribute to the department's wellbeing.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Faculty Vacancy Announcement

The Mechanical Engineering Department at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for full‑time (tenure‑track) faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in areas related to Mechanical Engineering.

The CCNY Department of Mechanical Engineering is a vibrant unit within the Grove School of Engineering. The department upholds the highest enrollment among the engineering majors and is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and innovation, fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Faculty are engaged in cutting‑edge research across a wide range of areas in mechanical engineering. For more information about the Grove School of Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department, please visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/engineering.

We invite applications from outstanding candidates whose research and teaching interests intersect with mechanical engineering and demonstrate strong potential for impact in one or more of the following areas:

• Fundamental heat transfer and thermal‑fluids systems
• Energy, including nuclear and renewable energy
• Fluid dynamics, including turbulence and multi‑phase flows
• Materials engineering and design, particularly at the intersection of data‑driven methods, computational mechanics, or smart materials
• Advanced manufacturing, especially digital manufacturing, additive processes, or cyber‑physical production systems

We especially welcome applicants whose work leverages AI to advance innovation in materials, robotics, manufacturing, or other relevant areas and who can collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within the department and beyond.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to actively engage in research, develop an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new courses, mentor and advise students at all levels, and contribute to the overall academic wellbeing of the department.

Candidates with significant experience and an extensive research and publication record may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work full‑time in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and the ability to attract significant research funding.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $90,838 - $109,025. Salaries above the contractual base are available commensurate with experience and the PSC‑CUNY contract.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Closing Date

Open until filled, with the review of applications to begin on December 1, 2025.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.