Assistant Professor Term (non-tenure track)

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville's Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Professor (term, non-tenure track) with a start date of May 2027. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D.

in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and demonstrates strong communication skills and a passion for enhancing undergraduate education. The position emphasizes teaching across a broad range of undergraduate courses, with an emphasis in machine design and related topics such as

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong grasp of fundamentals of mechanical engineering and basics of teaching.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for improving undergraduate education.
• Willingness to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses including design and labs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of undergraduate mechanical engineering courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring.
• Engage in service activities within the department.

Job description

Department: Mechanical Engineering Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Term (Fixed Term) Job Req ID: R109670

Position Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Louisville seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor Term (non-tenure track) position with a start date of May 2027. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, a strong grasp of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for making meaningful, positive contributions to the undergraduate educational experience. Moreover, because this position emphasizes teaching, the ideal candidate should be comfortable teaching a broad range of undergraduate, mechanical engineering courses. There is an emphasis in machine design but it also includes dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, CAD, manufacturing, measurements, and laboratory courses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone]. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose.