Associate/Full Professor of Engineering Practice - Mechanical & Civil and Construction...

Construction Association of Michigan; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University invites applications for a non-tenure track Faculty of Engineering Practice position at the rank of associate or full professor. The appointment can be in either the School of Mechanical Engineering or the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, or a joint appointment, with teaching responsibilities in Indianapolis.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate core and elective courses, contribute to graduate teaching when possible, participate in research, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc with at least 10 years of professional experience in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or related fields.
• Research alignment with solid mechanics, structural analysis, design, manufacturing, automation, dynamics, or vibration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate core and elective courses.
• Teach graduate courses when available.
• Assist with student experiential learning activities and capstone design.
• Support industry outreach and engagement initiatives for the Schools.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Structural analysis

Design

Manufacturing

Automation

Dynamics

Vibration

Education

Ph.D. degree

MSc degree with 10+ years experience

Job description

The School of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering (LSCCE) at Purdue University invite applications for a non-tenure track Faculty of Engineering Practice position at the rank of associate or full professor. An appointment in either School or a joint appointment is possible. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in solid mechanics, structural analysis, design, manufacturing, automation, dynamics, and/or vibration. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate core and elective courses. There will be opportunities to teach graduate level courses and to be involved in research. Additionally, the candidate will assist with student experiential learning activities, support the Schools through industry outreach, and/or contribute to senior capstone design activities. The location of this position, including teaching responsibilities, is in Indianapolis.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree, or an MSc. degree with at least 10 years of professional experience, in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, Automation, or a related discipline by the start date of employment. The successful candidate will have to identify an area of engineering practice that integrates their professional experiences with the Schools of Mechanical and/or Civil and Construction Engineering’s research, education, and/or engagement/outreach programs.