Tenure-Track Instructor in Mechanical Engineering

Binghamton University, State University of New York; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for two tenure-track Instructor positions starting Aug 2027. You will teach core undergraduate ME courses, contribute to curriculum development, mentor students, and support capstone design and experiential learning.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s and PhD in Mechanical Engineering by appointment, and the ability to teach across core areas. H1B sponsorship may not be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and PhD in Mechanical Engineering by appointment.
• Ability to teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses in core areas.
• Interest and ability to mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Mentor students and support capstone design and experiential learning.
• Engage in service activities and scholarship related to engineering education.
• Collaborate with ABET accreditation tasks and industry liaison.

Skills

Teaching undergrad ME courses

Mentoring students

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's and PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Category: Faculty

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Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Watson College

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Ref. No.: 13568

Position ID: 205485

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Binghamton University has 28 faculty members, with undergraduate and graduate enrollments of approximately 470 and 125 students, respectively, and annual research expenditures of ~$4M. Additional information about the Department can be found online at: http://www.binghamton.edu/me/

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for two (2) tenure-track Instructor positions with an expected starting date of August 2027. We seek educators committed to excellence in undergraduate engineering education, pedagogy development, student mentoring, and the development of a highly skilled engineering workforce. The successful candidates will primarily support the department's core undergraduate curriculum, including foundational courses in areas such as thermofluids, mechanics, dynamics and vibration, materials, manufacturing, and design.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, contributing to curriculum development, mentoring students, and supporting experiential learning activities and capstone design. In addition to teaching, the successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and engagement with the broader engineering education community. This may include scholarly work in engineering education, curriculum innovation, and/or the mentorship of undergraduate students engaged in research or project-based inquiry. The candidates will also engage in service activities such as ABET accreditation and industry liaison that support the mission and continued growth of the department and college.

Tenure-track instructors are teaching professors eligible for tenure after 7 years of continuing service. The regular teaching load is 6 courses per academic year.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses in one or more of the department's listed core areas
• Interest and ability to mentor students

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205485

Please submit:

• a cover letter,
• curriculum vitae,
• a statement of teaching experience,
• a statement of teaching interest and vision, and
• a list of at least three professional references.

Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until appointments have been made. The State University of New York and Binghamton University are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.