Tenure-Track Mechanical Engineering Professor

100 The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio invites applications for a tenure-track/faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The department houses 28 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty and supports 5 technical staff, with ABET-accredited programs and active SAE design teams and capstone projects.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the time of employment and show potential for leading externally funded research, collaborating with industry and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by start date in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Evidence of active research in the above areas and ability to direct student research.
• Experience developing new specialized courses.
• Ability to establish externally funded research programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate mechanical and aerospace systems engineering courses.
• Develop new specialized courses and curricula.
• Supervise graduate research and capstone projects.
• Contribute to departmental, college and university service and governance.
• Foster collaboration with industry and government agencies.

Skills

Active research

Graduate supervision

Course development

Industry collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio invites applications for a tenure-track/faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The department houses 28 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty and supports 5 technical staff, with ABET-accredited programs and active SAE design teams and capstone projects.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the time of employment and show potential for leading externally funded research, collaborating with industry and