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

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Lipscomb University's Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant or Visiting Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Strongest consideration will be given to candidates specializing in Machine Design, Manufacturing, or Dynamic Systems. The successful candidate will also teach core mechanical engineering courses, including Dynamics and Dynamics of Machinery, and engineering design courses such as Introduction to Engineering and Senior/Capstone Design. Course development aligned with the candidate’s expertise is encouraged to broaden departmental capabilities and student interest in industry careers. Teaching and excellent academic instruction are the primary missions of the role. Faculty also contribute to service and scholarship. The position includes teaching, advising and mentoring students, supporting continuous program improvement as defined by ABET, participating in service activities and committees, pursuing relevant scholarship, and engaging in professional development. Candidates are expected to understand current mechanical engineering principles and professional practice, as well as instructional strategies appropriate to assigned courses. They should be able to create syllabi, deliver course learning objectives, identify opportunities to improve curriculum and 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. Applicants must be committed believers in Jesus Christ and active in church life, and committed 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.
Demonstrated competence in 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 of 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.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, integrate technology into teaching and learning, and interact professionally with students, educators, institutional representatives, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience.
Ability to rapidly develop proficient teaching skills.
Industry experience is highly desired.
Expertise in Machine Design, Manufacturing, or Dynamic Systems.

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 the 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 reflecting 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.
Develop curriculum and programming to support and empower student learning where appropriate.