Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Measurement & Control Engineering (8070)

Idaho State University

1d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University’s Department of Mechanical and Measurement & Control Engineering (MMCE) invites applications to join our dynamic and growing team. The position is for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Energy and Power Systems starting August 2027 until filled. As an Assistant Professor in MMCE, the expectations for the successful applicant are to participate in developing and teaching both undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses, as well as in the core undergraduate curriculum, to build a collaborative, externally funded research program and to perform professional service. Consideration will be given to applicants with broad research interests in Energy systems which include conventional, emerging, and sustainable technologies to expand and complement our current research endeavors. To aid in these endeavors, the candidate is expected to participate synergistically with MMCE faculty in the activities of the Engineering Research Center (ERC), other research activities in the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE), across campus, and with external collaborators such as researchers at the nearby Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Requirements

An earned Bachelor and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent are required. ABD with completion by time of appointment may be considered.
Strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Demonstrated record of research (publications and/or seeking external funding).
Obtain an Idaho Professional Engineering (P.E.) license within three years.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mechanical engineering.
Demonstrated commitment to building collaborative partnerships and establishing externally funded research program with mechanical engineering faculty.
Research that expands and complements our current endeavors.
Demonstrated potential for establishing research collaborations with external partners such as INL, other national labs and industries in the area of energy systems.
Involvement with student groups and organizations.
Evidence of course or program assessment (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, ABET).
Industry experience and/or post-doctoral experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching a broad set of undergraduate/graduate courses across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Courses may be offered via distance learning to the Idaho Falls and Twin Falls campuses.
Pursue and establish an active, collaborative, externally funded research program, including publication of research, participation at conferences, and supporting undergraduate and graduate students.
Undergraduate/graduate student recruitment and academic advising.
Must be willing and capable to building synergistic interactions both within the department, and across campus.
Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research projects.
Perform professional and university (department, college, and university) service.
Mentoring undergraduate student projects and clubs.