Faculty - Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor- Mechanical Engineering

Utah Valley University•Orem, UT

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About The Position

The Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (www.uvu.edu/cet/mce) invites applications for two (2) tenure-track faculty positions in mechanical engineering to begin August 1, 2026. The mechanical engineering faculty member develops and teaches undergraduate courses, such as pre-engineering courses, seminar courses, core mechanical engineering courses, laboratory courses, open-ended design courses, and electives in their respective specialty area. The faculty member engages in scholarly activities that contribute to the mission of the university, department, and profession. In addition, the faculty member provides service at the department, college, and university levels. Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply. The Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department offers ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering and in civil engineering, as well as associate's degrees in pre-engineering. Additionally, the mechanical engineering program is seeking to establish an aerospace engineering emphasis to prepare students to contribute to Utah's booming aerospace industry. The Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering will be commissioning its labs in the new Scott M. Smith Engineering Building in January 2026. Among other labs, the new building includes a composite materials lab, a materials testing lab, a subsonic wind tunnel lab, an energy lab, an indoor drone motion capture lab, controls and vibration labs, and an advanced manufacturing lab. The department will accept all qualified applications, but is particularly interested in applicants with experience in aerospace engineering applications. Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.

Requirements

Graduation with a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Evidence of potential for effective teaching in line with the mission of a large teaching university
Evidence of potential for effective scholarship in line with the mission of a large teaching university
Ability and willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate courses.
Knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering.
Familiarity with mechanical engineering BS curricula requirements, especially as it applies to ABET accreditation.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong program coordination skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex industrial systems.
Ability to engage, motivate, and evaluate students.
Adaptive approach to learning, planning, refining, and delivering diverse mechanical engineering course content.
Ability to supervise undergraduate or industry research projects.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to interpret the University's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results).
Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.
Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
Ability to conduct scholarship/creative works and service, and have teaching interests that align with the mechanical engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

Established teaching experience in the field of specialization
Industry experience in the field of specialization.
Demonstrated history of successful research involving undergraduate students
Involvement in applied research projects with undergraduate students.
The department will accept all qualified applications, but is particularly interested in applicants with experience in aerospace engineering applications.

Responsibilities

Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories, through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
Engages in scholarly activities, including applied research, and produces scholarly/creative work consistent with disciplinary specialization and the academic goals of the department.
Serves the department, college, and university by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other service appointments.