Instructional Asst Professor - Mechanical Engineering

University of Mississippi • Carrier Hall, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford, Mississippi, invites applications for a full-time Instructional Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. This teaching-focused, non-tenure-track faculty appointment will strengthen high-quality undergraduate instruction in mechanical engineering courses. Candidates from all areas of mechanical engineering will be considered. Candidates with expertise and teaching capacity in core undergraduate areas such as materials, mechanics, dynamics, thermal-fluid sciences, design, engineering systems, hands-on laboratories, or related mechanical engineering topics are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a collegial department committed to rigorous engineering education, student success, laboratory safety, continuous improvement, and preparing graduates for professional practice and advanced study.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline by the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated potential for, or evidence of, effective undergraduate teaching in mechanical engineering or related engineering science areas.
• Ability to teach core undergraduate mechanical engineering or engineering science courses and to support hands-on or project-based learning.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Commitment to safe, student-centered, inclusive, and professionally rigorous engineering education, as demonstrated through teaching, mentoring, laboratory, professional, or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of teaching, laboratory teaching, instructional support, industry, or closely related professional engineering experience.
• Experience teaching or supporting courses in materials science, mechanics of materials, dynamics, thermal-fluid sciences, design, engineering systems, instrumentation, or related mechanical engineering topics.
• Experience developing, modernizing, or coordinating hands-on laboratories, including attention to safety, equipment readiness, assessment, and coordination with shop or technical staff.
• Evidence of student-centered teaching practices, active learning, project-based learning, or effective instruction in high-enrollment undergraduate engineering courses.
• Experience with course assessment, ABET-related documentation, curriculum improvement, or other structured continuous-improvement processes.
• Professional, industry, or research experience that connects mechanical engineering fundamentals to contemporary engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering and engineering science courses, with assignments based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.
• Teach, coordinate, or support hands-on undergraduate laboratories, potentially including structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluids, instrumentation, design, or related laboratory experiences.
• Develop, revise, and assess course and laboratory materials that support active learning, project-based learning, engineering practice, and strong student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with faculty course coordinators, laboratory faculty directors, department staff, and the machine shop supervisor to support safe, effective, and well-maintained instructional laboratories.
• Mentor undergraduate students, maintain accessible office hours, and contribute to student success, retention, and professional development activities.
• Participate in departmental service, curriculum coordination, ABET-related assessment and documentation, and other continuous-improvement activities.
• Engage in professional, scholarly, educational, or industry-facing activities that enrich teaching and advance the department's instructional mission, as appropriate for the appointment.

What This Job Offers

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