Rank Teaching Faculty or Professor of Practice

Position: Open-Rank Teaching Faculty or Professor of Practice (Multiple Openings)
The Colorado School of Mines, a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, is excited to announce three open-rank Teaching Faculty or Professor of Practice positions in Mechanical Engineering to support the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree at the Mines Guam campus. These appointments will be housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and all three hires will play a central role in undergraduate education, curriculum development, and program growth for the new BSME program.

These faculty positions will be located in Guam to support a new STEM education initiative as part of a larger consortium with ASTRO America, the Government of Guam, University of Guam and Guam Community College. In this cutting-edge program, University of Guam will provide the first two years of study, equivalent to Mines core curriculum, focused on preparation to transfer to Mines Guam for a BSME.

Students will complete their upper division coursework for mechanical engineering on Guam and upon successful completion of the remaining course requirements, receive a degree from Colorado School of Mines. Mines is partnering with University of Guam, Guam Community College, and ASTRO America, a partner overseeing the implementation of advanced manufacturing as a new economy on Guam. For more on this project, please visit:
Appointments may be made at the Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor, or Professor of Practice level, as appropriate based on the candidate’s training and professional experience. We seek faculty who are passionate about undergraduate education, hands-on learning, industry-relevant engineering practice, and who are excited to help build a new mechanical engineering program. In addition, one of the three hires will be eligible to serve as the administrative head of the BSME program at the Mines Guam campus.

This role will provide academic leadership for the program, including coordination with Mines leadership, oversight of curriculum implementation, and support of program operations. Candidates interested in being considered for this additional administrative leadership role should indicate their intent in their cover letter.

Design-focused, laboratory-based, or computational approaches that support undergraduate mechanical engineering education
** Responsibilities*
* * Teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses for the BSME program at the Mines Guam campus, with a strong emphasis on hands-on, laboratory-based, and project-oriented instruction.
* Contribute to curriculum design, development, and continuous improvement for the new BSME degree program, including laboratory and design-course development.
* Mentor and advise undergraduate students, including supervision of design projects, capstone experiences, and experiential learning activities.
* Contribute to the department, campus, and profession through service, outreach, and program-building activities.
* Other duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Engage in scholarly, pedagogical, or professional activities appropriate to the teaching faculty or Professor of Practice role, including industry engagement, curriculum innovation, or applied engineering projects.
** Minimum Qualifications
** Ph.D. or terminal degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field or a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with significant relevant professional experience, consistent with appointment as Professor of Practice.

Evidence of hands-on, applied, or industry-relevant experience aligned with the BSME curriculum. Ability to contribute effectively to a teaching-focused mechanical engineering program in a developing campus environment. Demonstrated leadership in engineering education, industry, government, or applied engineering practice. Colorado School of Mines, Colorado’s oldest public university, produces talent, knowledge, and solutions that serve industry and benefit society—all to create a more prosperous future.

Mines enrolls approximately 6,400 undergraduate students and 1,900 graduate students across a broad…