Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering

Job : 293524
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers undergraduate courses in support of nearly 1,000 students in mechanical engineering (energy science, materials science and processing, mechatronics, design and analysis), engineering science, and graduate courses leading to a MSME and PhD in Engineering. Both the curricular and the research activities of the faculty have a strong applied emphasis, bridging theory with practice, extending the learning environment beyond the classroom, and offering a student-centered environment enhanced by technology and transcultural experiences within private and public partnerships.

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) program is to accomplish the following:

Produce graduates who will assume professional 'engineering-related' positions that utilize their applied technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Produce graduates who have the technical, analytical, interpersonal, professional and communication skills needed to advance in their careers.

Produce graduates who will remain professionally current and engage in the pursuit of life-long learning.

The academic curriculum is validated by the program's Professional Advisory Committee and externally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Students are provided opportunities to engage in hands-on research activities, engineering projects, professional society experiences, and the ability to pursue professional licensure. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the mission of the department by (1) developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate-level lecture and laboratory courses;

(2) establishing a funded research program that involves university colleagues, graduate and undergraduate students; and (3) engaging in professional service that technically and economically enriches our various communities and societies.

Job Summary

Reporting to the chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering will be required to (1) develop and teach undergraduate and graduate lectures and labs; (2) develop a successful research program (including writing proposals and managing grants, obtaining external funding, and preparing peer reviewed scholarly publications) that engages both graduate and undergraduate students; (3) supervise PhD dissertation, MSME theses and undergraduate projects;

(4) assist in academic and professional mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students; (5) participate in program assessment and execution of a continuous improvement plan; and (6) participate in academic and professional service activities. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track…