Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The City College of New York invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to the department's academic mission.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, demonstrate scholarly achievement, and show the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Ability to teach successfully and cooperate with others.
• Demonstrated scholarly achievement.
• Commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
• Ability to attract significant research funding.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage in research and develop an externally funded program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses.
• Mentor/advise students at all levels.
• Contribute to the overall academic wellbeing of the department.

Skills

Teaching

Research excellence

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The Mechanical Engineering Department at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a full-time (tenure-track) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in areas described below.

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 and fosters 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:

• Theoretical, computational and experimental mechanics
• Materials engineering and design, particularly at the intersection of data-driven methods
• Advanced manufacturing, especially digital manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, additive processes, or cyber-physical production systems

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, undergraduate and graduate teaching and the ability to attract significant research funding.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $94,017 - $114,091

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

December 27, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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.

Job ID: 33047

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time