Mechanical Engineering Graduate Office (meGRAD)

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) at The University
of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applicants for at least one tenure-track position at the
rank of associate or assistant professor in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Responsibilities
include teaching engineering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting
research in engineering, developing externally funded research programs, and producing
archival publications in leading scholarly journals. It is expected that the candidate will develop
graduate courses in her/his area of research to complement the departmental growth. A
PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering or a related field is required at time of the appointment.

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled.
The anticipated start date of the new position is August 1, 2020. Salary is commensurate with
the position and experience of the applicant. Applications must include (1) a concise letter of
intent outlining the applicant’s research and teaching goals and objectives; (2) a comprehensive
curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research and teaching interests; and (4) the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of at least five references.

The application package must be submitted as a single PDF document. To apply, go to: https://tiny.utk.edu/ajo-14847
Inquiries should be addressed to the search chair, Dr. Jay Frankel, at:
mabe2020id50363299@utk.edu

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan College invites applicants for a fulltime non-tenure-track position at the visiting assistant professor level, starting as early as Fall 2020. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required. The applicant must be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, focusing primarily in the solid mechanics/machine design/systems engineering fields, and participate in service. Engagement in scholarly activities and industrial experience will be positive attributes but not required for this position.

Please send a resume (including a list of publications), a statement of academic interest, and the
names and contact information for at least three references by December 15, 2019.
Manhattan College is an independent Catholic coeducational institution in the Lasallian tradition.
We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to
make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented
segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a college with a
Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer
M/F/D/V.

This posting and a link to submit application materials may be found at the Manhattan College
Human Resources Faculty Job Openings site, or by visiting:
https://manhattan.hrmdirect.com/employment/jobopening.php?req=1137691&&cust_sort1=35406&&internal=2549&nohd#job

Candidates with research interests in all areas of Mechanical Engineering will be considered, but
priority will be given to candidates whose research interests align with the priorities of the School,
specifically: Robotics/Machine learning and Manufacturing/Design. The specific areas of interest
include, but are not limited to: automation and control in next-generation manufacturing
technologies, machine learning in measurement and control, agricultural robotics, design for additive
manufacturing, micro/nano-manufacturing or a related area of advanced manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related field,
excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to collaborate with internal and
external groups to build successful interdisciplinary teams with substantial externally-funded
research portfolios. Successful applicants will be expected to play leadership roles in the respective
areas, and be effective instructors for undergraduate and graduate classes in mechanical engineering.
Candidates at the full Professor level must possess superior leadership skills and experience
applicable to leading large research programs.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications should include a cover letter describing relevant experience and
interest in the position; curriculum vitae; statements of research interests and teaching philosophy;
and the names of five references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers, and e-mail
addresses. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants. The application must
be submitted online at wsujobs.com.Apply at https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/46906.

TIMELINE: Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2019 and continue until the positions are
filled. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has a tenure-track faculty position in thermal sciences area available at the assistant professor level.  Research areas of interest include but not limited to: liquid/vapor phase change phenomena, transport phenomena in different length scales, energy science and engineering, alternative energy systems, vehicle technologies, and smart building technologies.  The candidate will be expected to develop an active externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering.  Candidate is required to have a PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant discipline.   

Applications should include curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and a list of five professional references submitted to https://careers.wpi.edu/postings/xxxx.  Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged. This search will remain open until the position is filled. Questions can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor John Sullivan at sullivan@wpi.edu.

Position Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering positions, beginning August 2020. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses and developing research programs. In addition, they include advising students and participating in service activities in the profession and for the university. Areas of specialization in the department include: mechatronics and robotics, explosives engineering, solid mechanics and fluid and thermal sciences. Requirements: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field; college-level teaching experience and demonstrated scholarly research. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in mechatronics and robotics. Candidates would be expected to develop original research efforts and to collaborate with current faculty in the department. To apply, submit a letter of application that includes teaching philosophy and research objectives, curriculum vita and contact information of three references to Human Resources, Brown Hall Box 014, Socorro, NM 87801. Applications can be e-mailed to rosa.jacquez@nmt.edu and copied to Dr. Michael Hargather, mechanical.faculty.job@nmt.edu, chair of the faculty search committee. Application review will begin November 4th and will continue until the position is filled. New Mexico Tech is a nationally recognized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics university offering degrees through the PhD with a strong program in Mechanical Engineering. For more information about New Mexico Tech, visit our web page at http://www.nmt.edu/. The successful candidate will start at NMT by August of 2020.

Application Deadline: For best consideration please apply by November 4th, 2019. Inquiries should
be directed to Dr. Michael Hargather, mechanical.faculty.job@nmt.edu, chair of the faculty search
committee.

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Bucknell University seeks outstanding applicants for
an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position starting in August 2020. We seek candidates who show
promise for excellence in both teaching and scholarship, and possess research expertise in robotics,
mechatronics, electromechanical systems, or a closely related technical area in mechanical
engineering.

The Department offers B.S. and M.S. degree programs in mechanical engineering. Candidates are
required to have an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field at the
time of appointment. The candidates should be able to teach broadly across at least one core area
of the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum, including required courses and hardware
and computational laboratories, as well as offer senior/graduate elective courses in their area of
expertise. An ability and commitment to pursue an independent research program of high quality
and develop a strong body of scholarship is required.

Applications must include a cover letter, a teaching statement (2 pages maximum), a research
statement (2 pages maximum), and a current curriculum vitae. Applicants will provide references
upon request. Applications will only be accepted online through Bucknell’s career site
(careers.bucknell.edu) and they will be reviewed beg