Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri System • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The School of Engineering at the University of Missouri - Saint Louis (UMSL), invites applications for full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering. There is a promotion process for the position. The standard teaching load for this position is eight courses per year (including summer opportunities). The appointment will begin in August 2026. Strong candidates teaching in all substantive areas will be considered, including AutoCAD, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Material, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Applied Thermodynamics, Computational Fluid Mechanics, and associated thermal science laboratory courses, and Laboratory-based introductory courses. We seek a dedicated educator with a genuine passion for teaching, high ethical standards, and a love for working with students. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's teaching mission, mentor undergraduate students, and help shape the next generation of engineers. The Assistant Professor reports to the Program Coordinator.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Evidence of mentoring students, with a commitment to inclusive and supportive pedagogy.
• Experience with the ABET Accreditation process.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses and laboratories in Mechanical Engineering.
• Developing and enhancing curriculum materials to support student learning.
• Setting up the new teaching labs.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students, and design competitions.
• Assisting with student recruitment and retention and student success initiatives.
• Promoting ethical standards and professional values in the classroom and beyond.
• Contributing to departmental services, ABET Accreditation, program assessment, and program development.
• Collaborating with faculty to strengthen the undergraduate learning experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

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: 5,001-10,000 employees