Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING / UMKC School of Science & Engineering /

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health plans

Tuition discounts

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The role emphasizes research in experimental fluid mechanics, microfluidics, and complex materials.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience, a strong commitment to teaching, and the ability to secure external funding for research. The position provides a chance to contribute to significant advancements in related fields.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with postdoctoral experience is required.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses is essential.
• Strong background in externally funded research is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Participate in university service appropriate for the position.

Skills

Experimental fluid mechanics

Microfluidics

Teaching commitment

Postdoctoral experience

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Kansas City

School of Science and Engineering

Division of Energy, Matter, and Systems (EMS)

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The Division of Energy, Matter and Systems (EMS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking applications for candidates in the areas of experimental fluid mechanics, microfluidics, and soft and complex materials for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2027. Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in emerging domains within these fields that have strong prospects for extending our sponsored research program are encouraged to apply. The new faculty member is expected to play an important role in the MSE and biomedical engineering programs. Research in these areas is expected to secure continuous external funding and to lead to novel applications in fluid dynamics, such as health engineering, environmental modeling, microfluidics, and biology‑on‑a‑chip devices.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program;
2. Have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering and related areas;
3. Engage in discipline, division, school, or university services appropriate to the position;
4. Advance the goals and strategic plans of SSE and UMKC.

Qualifications

All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with postdoctoral experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with credentials, evidence of, or potential for, externally funded research, and experience. This is an in‑month, benefit‑eligible, full‑time (1.0 FTE) ranked faculty appointment eligible for promotion.

The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts at all 4 UM System universities for full‑time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Application Materials

• Cover letter highlighting qualifications for a tenure‑track faculty position;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Research statement including successes in externally funded research;
• Statement of teaching interests/philosophy and teaching experience, courses taught;
• The names and current contact information for three professional references.

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit the document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (/, &, %, etc.).

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.