Assistant​/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant / Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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 nuclear engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), gas turbine systems, material sciences and thermal-fluid sciences. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching a wide range of courses including Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Reactor Engineering I & II, Gas Turbines, Material Sciences and CFD. A specialization in nuclear systems is particularly desirable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teach undergraduate and graduate-level Mechanical Engineering courses, including but not limited to:

* Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

* Nuclear Reactor Engineering I & II

* Gas Turbine Systems

* Computational Fluid Dynamics

* Thermal Sciences and related 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, and professional service

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 nuclear engineering, CFD, gas turbines, material sciences and thermal sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Expertise and teaching experience in nuclear reactor systems.

* Experience in securing external research funding.

* Proven ability to develop and teach laboratory-based courses.

* Background in materials science, manufacturing, or propulsion is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Strong knowledge of:

* Nuclear Reactor Engineering

* Computational Fluid Dynamics

* Gas Turbine Systems

* Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics

* Materials Science and Manufacturing

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.