Tenure Track, Assistant or Associate, Mechanical Engineering

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position. This is an exciting time for growth in the Mechanical Engineering program at St Thomas, as we have recently moved into the new $110M Schoenecker Center with state-of-the-art engineering labs, including a prototyping center, robotics and automation lab, and an advanced materials lab, as well as an expansion of our Manufacturing & Machining Center. As a student-focused institution with a strong hands-on curriculum, we emphasize undergraduate and graduate education that provides technical excellence with a significant emphasis on real world applications. Our undergraduate curriculum includes minors in Aerospace Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, providing students with opportunities to explore these applications. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and deliver engaging undergraduate and graduate courses and to establish and maintain an active research program. Candidates should be highly qualified to teach undergraduate dynamics, including topics in particle and rigid-body kinematics and kinetics. We welcome applicants from a broad range of areas that build upon or complement this foundation, including, but not limited to, multibody and three-dimensional rigid-body dynamics, robotics and robotic mechanisms, flight dynamics, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering and other areas relevant to mechanical engineering. Faculty at UST have the freedom to grow and pursue excellence in their area of engineering passion as educators and researchers. The University’s location in the thriving community of Minneapolis-St. Paul provides a vibrant platform for projects in a broad range of high-tech disciplines. Join our growing team as we work with the next generation of engineers in an environment where interdisciplinary work, discovery and innovation is a way of life. The College of Engineering actively seeks to attract, retain and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives. The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission statement: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will have a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Requirements

• PhD (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Clearly articulated vision for advancing a research program.
• Demonstrable skills necessary for excellence in teaching.
• For candidates whose primary experience is in the engineering industry (outside of academia), skill in teaching may be demonstrated based on other professional experiences which require leadership, mentorship and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified to teach undergraduate dynamics, including topics in particle and rigid-body kinematics and kinetics.
• Areas that build upon or complement the foundation of dynamics, including, but not limited to, multibody and three-dimensional rigid-body dynamics, robotics and robotic mechanisms, flight dynamics, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering and other areas relevant to mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Establish and maintain an active research program.
• Support student research.
• Advance the national profile of the College of Engineering.

Benefits

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

What This Job Offers

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