Assistant Teaching Professor

Drexel • Philadelphia, PA

7h

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (MEM) in the College of Engineering at Drexel University, in alignment with the University’s Areas of Excellence and Opportunity in support of its 2030 Strategic Plan, invites applications for full-time, non-tenure track (NTT) teaching positions with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: design and automation for sustainable manufacturing and process control automation; machine design; and aviation and aerospace. The successful candidate will have a passion for excellence in teaching and in active, student-centered learning with a desire to further invigorate the undergraduate curriculum around key competencies and student active learning missions. This includes contributing to undergraduate design and lab course instruction. Faculty in this role will also mentor students on senior design projects, engage in advancing recently established department-industry partnerships, such as one with a global leader in process control automation, and advise campus student organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of Teaching Experience.
• Teaching, course development & individual & student team design project mentoring in systems, robotics & controls, & mechatronics, in both lecture & lab.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Undergraduate Design & Lab course instructions.
• Mentor students on senior design projects, engage in advancing recently established department industry partnerships.
• Advise campus student organizations.
• Develop & teach courses in engineering reliability, systems, robotics & control, design, manufacturing & manufacturing automation, mechatronics & other emerging areas at the undergraduate & graduate level in on-campus, online & hybrid modalities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree