Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Saint Martin's University in Lacey, Washington, is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which upholds the continuity of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Guided by the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education and core themes of Faith, Reason, Service, and Community, we cultivate a welcoming and hospitable community where faculty and staff of all backgrounds are invited to share their gifts in service of our students and mission.

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Job Type: Tenure-Track - Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Compensation: $75,936.; 9-month contract paid over 12 months, benefits eligible

Closing Date:
Feb. 1, 2026

The Mechanical Engineering Department within the Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering (HIMSE) at Saint Martin's University seeks candidates to fill a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Particular areas of interest include:
Robotics, machine learning / AI, aerospace, and biomechanics. However, exceptional applicants in all areas relevant to Mechanical Engineering will be considered.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates will mentor students at all levels, initiate and sustain a vigorous funded research program, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. The successful candidate will be capable of engaging with a variety of industry and government sponsors and partners.

The Mechanical Engineering department is committed to building a culturally inclusive educational environment. Ranked by Niche as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State in 2020, Saint Martin's is extremely proud of our student diversity. Our university treasures persons of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, orientations, races, and religions. In particular, we know that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments.

We proudly celebrate that our student population is 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students of color. Therefore, we intentionally encourage and request that members of historically underrepresented groups apply to join this community.

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering at Saint Martin's University is ABET-accredited and has a long-standing tradition of excellence in teaching. The Department is responsible for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, the Master of Engineering Management, and the undergraduate minor in Electrical Engineering, as well as new programs that are in development.

A doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering is required at the start date. Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred, as is prior industry experience. Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 1, 2026. The position will start in August 2026. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The application package should include:
1) a curriculum vitae,
2) a statement of teaching philosophy, and
3) a statement of research plans.