Adjunct Faculty - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Description

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering. Applicants whose interests and expertise align with the department’s most critical teaching needs—including solid mechanics, dynamics and control, energy systems, and mechatronics—are specifically encouraged to apply.

West Virginia University is designated an R1 University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Statler College has seven academic departments, over 3,200 students, and 135 faculty members. The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering has 30 faculty members and approximately 600 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students. The department’s annual research expenditures exceeded $14 million in the last fiscal year.

Our educational programs place a strong emphasis on experiential learning; undergraduate programs have placed in national and international student competitions, including Experimental Rocketry and EcoCAR teams, and the WVU Robotics program has won nine national or international robotics competitions since 2011 and earned $900,000 in prizes from NASA Centennial Challenges. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, graduate programs in Materials Science Engineering, and, starting in Fall 2024, has launched a Bachelor of Science Robotics Engineering degree in partnership with the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

Morgantown lies within a high-technology corridor that includes federal research facilities such as the NASA Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For more information about the area and the university, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and http:// Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family‑friendly community, ranked among the most livable small cities in the country and located near Pittsburgh, PA, and Washington, DC.

WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career and progressive policies to support work–life integration. WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.

Eligible candidates must hold an earned Doctorate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, robotics engineering, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability or potential to teach and develop a variety of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and perform professional service activities within and outside the university. A notable record of past teaching experience and scholarly activity is preferred, and effective communication skills are required.

 Applicants must submit a cover letter indicating their specialty area of interest, a curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. For further information, please contact Dr. Jason Gross, Chair of the MMAE Department, ss.edu, or visit our website at .

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to career‑oriented programs at WVU Potomac State and technology‑intensive programs at WVU Tech, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work–life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values—service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation—unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit .

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.