Associate Professor or Professor of Professional Practice-Engineering

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor of Professional Practice in Engineering to join their dynamic team. This full-time faculty position offers the opportunity to teach and mentor undergraduate students in a vibrant engineering program. With a focus on both instruction and research, the successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative academic environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Located in a thriving city known for its cultural and educational opportunities, this role is perfect for those passionate about shaping the future of engineering education.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Engineering or closely related field required.
• Broad interests in engineering and teaching undergraduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engage in research and curriculum development.

Skills

Teaching

Engineering Knowledge

Curriculum Development

Education

Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

Associate Professor or Professor of Professional Practice-Engineering

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Application Deadline

Open until filled. Application review will begin on April 30, 2025.

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Application Deadline

Open until filled. Application review will begin on April 30, 2025.

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Associate Professor or Professor of Professional Practice (P3) Faculty Position. The Department of Engineering at Texas Christian University invites applications for an Associate Professor of Professional Practice Faculty position in the Department of Engineering. A Doctorate in Engineering or a closely related field is required. Rank will be based upon education and experience. The successful candidate must have broad interests in engineering and be interested in teaching undergraduate courses from the first-year through the fourth-year level of Mechanical Engineering.

Department Details

TCU has a small, undergraduate, ABET accredited, interdisciplinary Engineering program with 300 students and 15 full-time faculty offering a B.S. degree in engineering with electrical and mechanical areas of emphasis. The university is located in one of the premier centers of high technology activity in the US. Applications will be reviewed as received and the process will continue until the position is filled.

School/College Description

The TCU College of Science & Engineering (CSE) encompasses 10 departments (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Nutritional Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology) as well the Ranch Management Program, which offers both an undergraduate degree and a one-year certificate program. The College is also home to the Pre-Health Professions Institute, the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development, the Institute of Behavioral Research, and the Institute for Ranch Management. The College is the second largest at TCU in terms of both undergraduate enrollment and number of majors. CSE contains a disproportionate percentage of high-achieving students, as evidenced by the fact that almost one-half of the students in the Honors College have majors in the College of Science & Engineering. Research opportunities abound for undergraduates, with 46 percent of majors engaging in a substantive experience during which they work one-on-one with their faculty mentor. The College also has five doctoral programs and 16 master’s programs as well as two graduate certificate programs. The College faculty are true teacher-scholars, for whom instruction and research are viewed as complementary activities.

About Tcu

University & Fort Worth Description:

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

About Fort Worth

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions

A curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests.

AA/EEO Statement

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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