Mechanical Engineering Teaching Instructor​/Professor

Assistant Professor

The Assistant Professor is expected to teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses, advise students, and provide service to the university in the CSU / Adams State University Mechanical Engineering Program (resident in Alamosa, Colorado). The role will demonstrate a commitment to CSU's mission through teaching and service.

Full Consideration Date: 15 July 2026

Particular Courses: MECH 305:
Computational Methods MECH 207/307:
Mechatronics I/IIM MECH 339/439:
Thermodynamics I/IIM MECH 342:
Fluid Mechanics MECH 344:
Heat and Mass Transfer

The individual selected will be assigned one of six working titles based on education and experience. Specifically, a selected individual who has an MS will have a working title of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor; a selected individual who has a PhD will have a working title of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Within these two working titles, selected individuals who have >

5 years of experience will have a working title of Senior Instructor or Associate Professor; selected persons who have > 10 years of experience will have a working title of Master Instructor or [Full] Professor.

• Teach three 3-credit undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses per semester.
• Communicate with and grade students in a timely, equitable, and professional manner.
• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU's mission.
• Regularly assess courses and incorporate appropriate improvements.
• Abide by all University faculty requirements and responsibilities.

• Pre-employment background check.
• Legally authorized to work in the US by the proposed start date.

• Graduate and / or undergraduate teaching assistants.

• Completed MS (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by the desired start date;
• Four years of industry engineering experience or four years of experience teaching undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses (or similar); and
• Excellent management, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills.

• Completed PhD (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by the desired start date;
• Teaching or work experience in Thermo Fluids, Mechatronics, and Computational Methods;
• Experience teaching the specific courses listed in the Job Description Summary in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) program; and
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Salary Range: $85K - $115K, depending on education and experience

Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV