Autonomous Machines Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor

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Mechanical Engineering

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Full Time

Range beginning $95,000-$110,000/yr, commensurate with qualifications

Dependent on teaching assignment and research program needs. Work is performed on-site and in person.

No export control requirement.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering - Autonomous and Complex Systems, Computational Dynamics area. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to our academic programs and research profile. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a productive research program, and provide service to the university and profession.

This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027.

The Department has three-degree programs (one bachelor’s, one master’s, and one PhD program), and three graduate certificate programs. Our undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, which means the curriculum has met rigorous benchmarks and goals, as has our graduate programs. Additionally, our department is committed to experience-based instruction and research, so students have the opportunity to engage in paid applied learning experiences and research with our faculty even as undergraduates.

Graduates of our programs go on to design products and machines, as well as develop processes for manufacturing. New faculty will find supportive colleagues and opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary initiatives across the university.

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in mechanical engineering in Autonomous and Complex Systems / Computational Dynamics. This includes designing curriculum and instructional materials, delivering high-quality instruction in various modalities (in-person, online, or hybrid), and assessing student learning. The faculty member will mentor and advise students, including supervising research projects or theses/dissertasion as appropriate, and incorporate applied learning opportunities (e.g. projects with industry or community partners) into the coursework whenever possible.

Successful applicants for the position will demonstrate…