Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Instruction – Mechanical Engineering Design

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full-time, Academic Professional Track instructional faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Instruction. This teaching-focused position is scheduled to begin in the Fall 2026 semester.

The successful candidate will play a central instructional role in the mechanical engineering design curriculum, serving as the primary instructor for the first-year mechanical engineering design experience and the senior-level mechanical engineering capstone design course. The role requires strong expertise in mechanical design and proficiency with SolidWorks and CATIA. At least 10 years of industry experience is preferred. Other acceptable top-tier modeling tools include 3DEXPERIENCE tools such as CATIA and modelers such as Creo, NX, Inventor, and Fusion 360.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline by the start date.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design.
• Prior industry experience involving engineering design efforts.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and CATIA.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of industry experience.
• Previous university-level teaching experience in engineering design.
• Experience mentoring capstone design teams.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and prototyping methods.
• Experience with active or project-based learning methodologies.
• Proficiency with other top-tier modeling software, including Creo, NX, Inventor, or Fusion 360.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary instructor for first-year mechanical engineering design courses.
• Serve as instructor and coordinator for senior-level Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design.
• Mentor and supervise student design teams.
• Integrate industry-relevant design practices into coursework.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Advise and mentor students from varied backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

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