Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
About The Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University invites applications for an immediate opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with expertise in one of the following areas: Mechatronics/Control Systems, Aerospace, Machine Design, or closely related fields. Industry experience is a plus. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at all levels (3/3 load or 18 credits per year), pursue scholarly and externally funded research activities, supervise undergraduate and graduate projects (including PhD), support our innovative first-year engineering program, and provide service to the department and college. We seek outstanding candidates with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, mentoring, and service.
Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with expertise in one of the following areas: Mechatronics/Control Systems, Aerospace, Machine Design, or closely related fields.
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses at all levels (3/3 load or 18 credits per year)
- Pursue scholarly and externally funded research activities
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate projects (including PhD)
- Support our innovative first-year engineering program
- Provide service to the department and college
- Show strong commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship
- Develop an externally funded research program in their area of expertise
- Supervise student research at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Establish collaborative relations with local/national industries through industry-sponsored research and projects
- Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation activities
- Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- 403b retirement plan
- tuition remission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
