Faculty - Tenure-Track, Asst. Prof.- Mechanical Engineering

Faculty - Tenure-Track, Asst. Prof.

- Mechanical Engineering

Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, starting August 1, 2026.

• Salary: Depends on Qualifications
• Job Type: FT Faculty
• Job Number: FY2605200
• Closing: 1/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
• Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
• Division: VP Academic Affairs

The Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) invites applications for two tenure‑track faculty positions in mechanical engineering to begin August 1, 2026. The faculty member will develop and teach undergraduate courses, engage in scholarly activities that contribute to the mission of the university, and provide service at the department, college, and university levels.

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught; prepares instructional materials and evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
• Engages in scholarly activities, including applied research, and produces scholarly/creative work consistent with disciplinary specialization and the academic goals of the department.
• Serves the department, college, and university by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other service appointments.

• Graduation with a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Evidence of potential for effective teaching in line with the mission of a large teaching university.
• Evidence of potential for effective scholarship in line with the mission of a large teaching university.
• Ability and willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate courses.

• Established teaching experience in the field of specialization.
• Industry experience in the field of specialization.
• Demonstrated history of successful research involving undergraduate students.
• Involvement in applied research projects with undergraduate students.

• Frequent talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing.
• Frequent use of fine‑hand manipulation is associated with the use of a computer.

• Knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering.
• Familiarity with mechanical engineering BS curricula requirements, especially as it applies to ABET accreditation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong program coordination skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex industrial systems.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Adaptive approach to learning, planning, refining, and delivering diverse mechanical engineering course content.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate or industry research projects.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret the University’s core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results).
• Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.
• Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
• Ability to conduct scholarship/creative works and service, and have teaching interests that align with the mechanical engineering discipline.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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