Assistant​/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant / Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Location: Normal

Salary: $75,100.00 - $88,075.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Mechanical and Civil Engineering & Construction Management
Opening Date: 05/28/2025

Description

Summary:

The Department of Mechanical & Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Alabama A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
We seek a dynamic and highly qualified candidate with expertise in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and / or Material Sciences. The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching a wide range of courses including Design for Manufacture and Reliability, Design for Manufacture and Reliability Lab, Quality and Reliability Assurance, Operations Planning and Scheduling and Computer Aided Engineering and Capstone Design Project.

A specialization in manufacturing and manufacturing systems is particularly desirable.
Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level Mechanical Engineering courses, including but not limited to:
• Design for Manufacture and Reliability
• Design for Manufacture and Reliability Lab
• Quality and Reliability Assurance
• Operations Planning and Scheduling
• Computer Aided Engineering
• General ME courses
• Develop and enhance mechanical engineering laboratories.
• Supervise senior design and graduate projects.
• Engage in scholarly research and seek extramural funding.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to department, college, university, professional development, and Community Services

Typical Qualifications

Minimum

Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Ability to teach across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a strong emphasis on manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and teaching experience in manufacturing, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience in securing external research funding.
• Proven ability to develop and teach laboratory-based courses.
• Background in materials science is a plus.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The applicant must have a strong knowledge in Manufacturing and Manufacturing Systems. Qualified applicants must be proficient in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses offered in this concentration.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to teach across the mechanical engineering curriculum with a strong emphasis on manufacturing systems?

• Yes
• No

Required Question