Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering at Lipscomb University seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant or Visiting Associate Professor in its Mechanical Engineering Department. Strongest consideration will be given to candidates specializing in Machine Design, Manufacturing, or Dynamic Systems. The successful candidate will teach core mechanical engineering courses, including Dynamics and Dynamics of Machinery, as well as engineering design courses such as Introduction to Engineering and Senior/Capstone Design. Candidates are encouraged to explore course development aligned with their expertise to broaden departmental capabilities and deepen student interest in in-demand industry careers. Teaching and excellent academic instruction are the primary missions of the role. Faculty also contribute through service and scholarship. The position includes advising and mentoring students, supporting continuous improvement of the program as defined by ABET, participating in engineering service projects and university or college committees, and advising student professional groups or competition teams. Scholarship and professional contributions include developing instructional methods reflecting current engineering pedagogy, seeking relevant funded research opportunities, contributing to publications or professional societies, and engaging in professional development. Candidates should have knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, current developments, professional practice, and effective instructional strategies. They are expected to create syllabi and deliver course learning objectives, identify curricular weaknesses and develop programming to support student learning, advise and evaluate undergraduate students, communicate effectively, integrate technology into teaching, and interact professionally with students, educators, institutional representatives, and the public. The role also requires commitment to Lipscomb University's Christ-centered mission.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely aligned engineering discipline.
Demonstrated competence in computer-aided design and simulation, such as Adams, Ansys, or SolidWorks, and programming, such as Python or MATLAB.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students.
Committed believer in Jesus Christ and active in the life of the church.
Commitment to Lipscomb University's mission as a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, methods, current developments, and professional practice.
Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to assigned courses.
Ability to create syllabi and effectively deliver course learning objectives.
Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate undergraduate students.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process and interact professionally with students, educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is preferred; applicants able to rapidly develop proficient teaching skills are also invited to apply.
Industry experience is highly desired.
Expertise in Machine Design, Manufacturing, or Dynamic Systems receives strongest consideration.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in various mechanical engineering topics, including core courses such as Dynamics and Dynamics of Machinery and design courses such as Introduction to Engineering and Senior/Capstone Design.
Advise and mentor mechanical engineering students.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the program as defined by ABET.
Encourage and participate in engineering service projects, including engineering missions and work of the Peugeot Center for Engineering Service in Developing Communities.
Participate in faculty committees supporting college and university goals.
Advise student professional groups or competition teams.
Develop instructional methods that reflect current best practices in engineering pedagogy.
Seek opportunities to participate in funded research relevant to the college's mission and culture.
Contribute to scholarly publications, professional societies, or other activities that maintain relevance in the discipline.
Engage in professional development with support and guidance from the college and department.
Create syllabi and effectively deliver course learning objectives.
Identify weaknesses and take initiative to develop curriculum and programming that support and empower student learning.
Advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate undergraduate students.
Integrate technology into teaching and learning and interact professionally with students, educators, institutional representatives, and the public.