Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Dynamics & Robotics (Tenure-track)

University of Texas Permian Basin • Odessa, TX

25d • $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Engineering & Sciences welcomes applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering in the field of Dynamics and Robotics, to begin in August 2026. We are seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic individual for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program(s) with effective collaborations in their area of expertise with industry and national labs. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in the broad areas of Dynamics and Robotics. Individuals with strong grant writing ability and proven research skills are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should additionally have plans to involve undergraduate and graduate students in their research. The primary teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses such as "Mechanical Design", "Robotics", "Automatic Controls" and other courses as directed by the department. Additional teaching duties may involve teaching introductory engineering design courses for first- and second-year students, teaching general engineering courses, and advising senior design projects. Other responsibilities of this position include advising student organizations; serving on Department, College, and University committees; participation in student recruiting efforts; and other applicable duties as may be assigned. Official duties and responsibilities of a Tenure Track faculty members include teaching and service activities as assigned. Faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses Face to face and or hybrid teaching interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus for a minimum of four days a week. Teach up to 18 credit hours per contract year Assist in collecting assessment data as outlined by the ABET and SACSCOC Program Coordinator Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technology Student course evaluations are to be completed each course Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours Participate in course/laboratory revisions and curriculum development as assigned Work with other faculty and staff to advance the program Attending department, college and university faculty meetings Attend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities and community meetings.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field at the time of the candidate's start at UTPB. The degree must be awarded no later than August 2026.
• Experience in Grant writing
• Teaching experience in education or industry
• Proven history of collaboration with students, faculty and staff
• Evidence of mentoring student research

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching, project based or lab teaching experience
• Ability to teach in all areas of the program
• Experience with students and academic mentoring
• Relevant industry and practical experience

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program(s) with effective collaborations in their area of expertise with industry and national labs.
• Involve undergraduate and graduate students in their research.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses such as "Mechanical Design", "Robotics", "Automatic Controls" and other courses as directed by the department.
• Teaching introductory engineering design courses for first- and second-year students, teaching general engineering courses, and advising senior design projects.
• Advising student organizations
• Serving on Department, College, and University committees
• Participation in student recruiting efforts
• Teaching and service activities as assigned.
• Teach up to 18 credit hours per contract year
• Assist in collecting assessment data as outlined by the ABET and SACSCOC Program Coordinator
• Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught
• Employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technology
• Complete student course evaluations each course
• Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades
• Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours
• Participate in course/laboratory revisions and curriculum development as assigned
• Work with other faculty and staff to advance the program
• Attending department, college and university faculty meetings
• Attend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities and community meetings.

Benefits

• UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
• Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
• You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
• Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
• Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees