Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart University’s School of Computing & Engineering (SCE), within the College of Arts & Sciences, seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to support the continued growth of its Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027. The successful candidate will be an innovative educator-scholar committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and scholarly activity. The role emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and active engagement with students, and offers opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and continuous program improvement aligned with ABET accreditation standards.

SCE is located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The School offers master’s programs in Computer Science & Information Technology and Cybersecurity; undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, Game Design & Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Construction Management; and several graduate certificate programs.

The successful candidate will design and teach problem-based, hands-on courses, conduct quality research in the discipline, and contribute to an interactive learning environment. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline before August 2027. Preferred qualifications include expertise in robotics, mechatronics, and Industry 4.0; experience with active learning and administrative responsibilities; an ongoing program of scholarly research and publication; and established industry collaborations.

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest relating their qualifications to the position requirements, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement, a statement of past and future research interests, and a list of three references through Sacred Heart University’s online application portal. Upon an offer of employment, the selected candidate must provide three formal letters of recommendation on professional letterhead and an official transcript reflecting the highest conferred degree. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Tolga Kaya at [email protected].

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, attained before August 2027.
• Comfort with a highly interactive learning environment involving significant faculty-student interaction.
• Openness to innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Strong potential for scholarly research and productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in robotics, mechatronics, and Industry 4.0.
• Experience with active learning approaches.
• Experience with administrative responsibilities.
• An ongoing program of scholarly research and publication.
• Established industry collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach problem-based, hands-on courses such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, machine design, and heat transfer.
• Conduct quality research in the discipline.
• Mentor students and actively engage with them in an interactive learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program improvement aligned with ABET accreditation standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree