Mechanical Engineering Design Instructor & Capstone Lead

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full-time Academic Professional Track instructional faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Instruction. The successful candidate will lead the mechanical engineering design curriculum, teaching first-year design and capstone courses while leveraging extensive industry experience and top-tier CAD skills.

Requirements include a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline by start date.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design.
• Prior industry experience involving engineering design efforts.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and CATIA.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary instructor for first-year mechanical engineering design courses.
• Serve as instructor and coordinator for senior-level Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design.
• Mentor and supervise student design teams.
• Integrate industry-relevant design practices into coursework.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Advise and mentor students from varied backgrounds.

Skills

Mechanical design

Teaching excellence

Industry experience

SolidWorks

CATIA

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full-time Academic Professional Track instructional faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Instruction. The successful candidate will lead the mechanical engineering design curriculum, teaching first-year design and capstone courses while leveraging extensive industry experience and top-tier CAD skills.

Requirements include a Ph.D.