Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering

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The Department of Engineering at John Brown University (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) seeks a full-time faculty member with a strong commitment to teaching and the integration of Christian faith to begin by July 1, 2025. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching courses in several areas of mechanical engineering at the undergraduate level (e.g., thermodynamics, heat transfer, and machine design). Additional opportunities to design/develop coursework in one’s area of expertise or specialization for the technical electives in the department.

Other responsibilities include academic advising and mentoring students, recruiting for the major, and service on university committees.

Program

JBU offers an ABET-accredited engineering program with Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) and Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) majors. JBU has recently added Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering and Civil Engineering degrees. The department also houses minors such as Biomedical Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Robotics. The program strives to educate students and practitioners in ethical and technical needs for this important career path while representing God in service to His kingdom.
Institution

John Brown University’s mission is to provide Christ-centered education that prepares people to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Founded in 1919, JBU is a Christ-centered, Biblically-faithful, interdenominational university that represents the best of Protestant evangelicalism in our commitment to the following theological principles: the fundamental human need for conversion and lifelong discipleship; the centrality of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection for the redemption of human beings;

high regard for, and obedience to, the Bible as our authority; and active involvement in a local church, in missions and in ministries that work for Biblical justice and serve people in need. At JBU, we seek to integrate faith and learning, foster holistic Christian formation, promote pragmatic liberal arts education, and prepare people to follow Christ’s call to serve others in all areas of life.

Consistent with its evangelical identity, JBU’s board of trustees has articulated institutional commitments on certain theological issues or university practices. With God’s help, JBU seeks to live out these commitments faithfully and humbly with grace and truth. All employees must affirm JBU’s Employee Expectations and Articles of Faith.

With more than 2,300 students from 35 states and 37 countries, JBU offers approximately 50 undergraduate programs, seven fully online bachelor’s degrees, and 14 graduate degrees in business, education, cybersecurity, and counseling. JBU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds program-specific accreditations from various agencies. More information is available /accreditation.

JBU has benefited from stable and excellent leadership throughout the organization. President Chip Pollard started in 2004 and has led the organization in consistently meeting enrollment goals, completing two capital campaigns and launching a third, finishing two strategic plans and launching a third, 17 major building projects, encouraging efforts to recruit and retain diverse faculty, staff, and students, and navigating the educational and financial challenges of the pandemic successfully.

He served on the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) board for thirteen years and as chair for five years. Most of the president’s cabinet has served for over 20 years, and all cabinet members have held volunteer leadership positions in the CCCU, ACSD, CIC, NACUBO, and other higher education associations. JBU’s board of trustees are people of deep Christian faith, generous spirit, and professional expertise, with an average length of service of 11 years.

They are deeply committed to maintaining JBU’s mission to educate students to honor God and serve others.

JBU has experienced a season of God’s favor and blessing, for which we are grateful. In the last 20 years,…