Mechanical Engineering - Full-time faculty (tenure-track)

Bethel University•Saint Paul, MN

12h•$56,015 - $95,621•Onsite

About The Position

Bethel University is hiring a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Mechanical Engineering in its Department of Physics and Engineering. The role teaches lecture- and lab-based undergraduate courses, primarily in upper-level mechanical engineering, and involves engineering research with undergraduate students and supervision of senior capstone design projects. Course assignments will be determined in collaboration with the department chair. The faculty member will lead the design, procurement, and installation of advanced instrumentation, subject to available funding, to establish a laboratory for hands-on undergraduate engineering education and faculty research. The role also develops a research program with undergraduate opportunities, builds industry partnerships that can support student design projects, and contributes to the department’s ABET reaccreditation work, including assessments, self-study writing, and the site visit. The position contributes to inclusive excellence in the department and discipline. Bethel expects employees to support its Christ-centered mission, guiding documents, and community commitments. Teaching must be conducted in person at the Arden Hills campus; the position is not open to remote employees. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position opens in August 2027. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Listed salary ranges are $56,015–$70,567 for Assistant Professor, $65,538–$84,798 for Associate Professor, and $77,843–$95,621 for Full Professor.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
Engineering research and/or design experience.
Strong desire to teach mechanical engineering at a Christian liberal arts institution.
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for high-quality research, with a record commensurate with experience and career stage.
Capacity to integrate hands-on laboratory experiences and experimental learning opportunities into existing mechanical engineering courses and curricula.
Ability to mentor students in research and design projects.
Ability to collaborate with and contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Agreement to abide by University policies and support its mission and values, including its stated Christian community expectations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Experience with materials science or engineering materials.
A bachelor’s degree or significant undergraduate coursework in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Teach a full-time academic load of undergraduate courses in a combined engineering and physics department, primarily in upper-level mechanical engineering.
Collaborate with the department chair to determine course assignments.
Lead the design, procurement, and installation of advanced instrumentation, subject to available funding, for undergraduate education and faculty research.
Develop an engineering research program with opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
Mentor students in research and design projects and supervise senior capstone engineering design projects.
Form industry collaborations and partnerships, including organizing opportunities for student engineering design projects.
Assist with ABET reaccreditation, including assessments and evaluations, writing portions of the self-study, and participating in the site visit.
Contribute to inclusive excellence in the department and discipline.
Support Bethel’s Christ-centered mission and community commitments.