Visiting Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Position Description

Anticipated start date:
August 24, 2026 (pending budget approval for  fiscal year).

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University invites applications for one Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek dynamic teacher-scholars committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, mentoring, and impactful research aligned with our teacher‑scholar model. Candidates are sought in two primary areas: (1) Solid Mechanics & Mechanical Systems and (2) Thermal/Fluids Engineering. Within these core domains, we are particularly interested in applicants whose work intersects with one or more emerging areas, including Artificial Intelligence, Data‑Driven Engineering Systems, Sustainable Building Systems, Energy Infrastructure, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems, Aerospace Propulsion, and Space Systems.

This is an excellent time to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Having undergone significant growth over the last decade, the department has started to offer concentrations in Biomechanics and Aerospace at the undergraduate level, in addition to the eight concentrations currently offered in the graduate program.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) Mechanical Engineering courses.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lecture notes, assignments, and examinations.
• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and mentorship to students.
• Advise undergraduate students on course planning, academic progress, and career pathways.
• Participate in departmental and university service, including curriculum development, student outreach, and community engagement.
• Teach a standard load of 24 credits per academic year.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Show evidence of effective teaching experience at the university level (e.g., instructor‑of‑record, teaching assistantships with significant responsibility, curriculum development).
• Exhibit potential for impactful scholarly work in one or more of the targeted areas:
  Solid Mechanics & Mechanical Systems, Thermal/Fluids Engineering, or relevant emerging interdisciplinary fields.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and support a diverse student population.
• Be committed to contributing to an inclusive academic community that values equity, diversity, and belonging.