Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical Engineering

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of
** Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical Engineering
** in the
** Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering**. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond.
** Tarleton State University
** continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in
** Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco**, along with a robust
** online
* * community that extends our reach even further.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

** 60% Teaching and Service:
*** Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
* Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
* Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
* Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
* Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
* Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
* Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
* Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
* Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
* Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
* Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
* Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
* Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.
* Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
* Completed online application
* Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
* Curriculum Vitae or Resume
* At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
* Unofficial transcripts
* Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
* Philosophy Statement related to Teaching, and Research - no more than 1500 words.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education,
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