Assistant Professor of Practice - Mechanical Engineering: Aerospace Controls, Flight Mechanics, Flight Vehicle Design
About The Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice position, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Aerospace Controls, Flight Mechanics, Flight Vehicle Design, or other related Aerospace fields. Industry experience is a definite plus. The successful candidate is expected to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, provide service to the department, and support undergraduate and graduate projects and our innovative first year engineering program. The teaching load is 12 credits each semester or 24 credits each year. We seek outstanding candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to: Show strong commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship Supervise student projects/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 The position is scheduled to start at the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit an application package containing the following documents: Cover letter Curriculum vita Statement of teaching interests and list of courses taught Three references (Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses) Western New England University offers a vibrant undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program that emphasizes industrially-relevant research and design. The ME program also offers a very popular concentration in Aerospace Engineering. Additionally, the department is home to an active Master of Science and PhD programs. The program prides itself on delivering high-quality hands-on engineering education while providing strong mentorship to students. The ME department maintains strong relationships with regional and national industries. For more information about the department, visit: https://wne.edu/academics/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering.cfm
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: Aerospace Controls, Flight Mechanics, Flight Vehicle Design, or other related Aerospace fields
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Show strong commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship
- Supervise student projects/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
- Western New England University provides excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employees, spouse, and dependent children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
