Mechanical Engineering | Assistant Professor Tenure Track | I02574

Position Details

Posting Number: I02574

Classification

Title:

Assistant Professor

Working Title:

Mechanical Engineering | Assistant Professor Tenure Track Spring
2027| I02574

Employee Group:
Faculty

Bargaining Unit: APSCUF

Location:

Main Campus

Department:
Engineering

Employment Type:

Regular FT

Work Schedule:

Work hours vary depending on class times, office hours, and service commitments.

SRU invites applications for one full-time tenure-track assistantprofessor position in mechanical engineering starting spring semester 2027. This position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses from fundamental engineering courses to upperdivision Mechanical engineering courses including instruction in engineering software packages such as CAD, CAM, MATLAB, Python, and Labview. Additionally, they will be expected to establish aproductive research program that involves undergraduates, actively participate in student advising and prepare students for asuccessful career, and participate in department/universityservice, including maintaining ABET accreditation.

Qualified Candidates have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related discipline. Candidates will also have a background in manufacturing, mechatronics, and/or 3-D printing. Preferredcandidates will demonstrate effective use of evidence-based pedagogy and showcase a research plan accessible to undergraduate students.

As a public comprehensive university and one of ten institutions inthe Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. SRU is avibrant, student-centered community of learners and scholars. The university places a high value on the quality of the teaching and learning experience with over 150 undergraduate programs and tracksand 40 graduate degrees and certificates. The University isselective in admissions and enrolls approximately 7,000undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Candidates whowill attain their PhD prior to the start of the spring 2027semester will be considered.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations.
• Successful performance in an on-campus interview, includingteaching demonstration is required.

• Prior Teaching experience in mechanical and fundamentalengineering courses
• Experience with CAD, CAM, MATLAB, Python, and Labview.
• Teaching experience or training in upper division mechanicalengineering courses
• Experience in teaching or training fundamental engineeringcourses
• Background in manufacturing, mechatronics, and/or 3-DPrinting
• Effective use of evidence-based teaching practices
• Research plan accessible to undergraduate students
• Prior relevant industrial experience and or professional engineering licensure or progress towards licensure
• Experience in advising or mentoring students
• Demonstrated involvement in workplace or community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director
- Campus Climate, Culture, and Compliance

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