Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Francis Marion University and the Department of Physics and Engineering invites applications for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. The department has twelve faculty members, and is home to undergraduate degree programs in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering technology, computational physics, and health physics.
The FMU Industrial Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The department benefits from close ties with local and regional industry. The new Mechanical Engineering program was created in response to demand from those industry partners.
The first graduates of FMU’s Mechanical Engineering program should receive their diplomas in May 2022.
Candidates with specialties in all areas of Mechanical Engineering are invited to apply. Preference will be given to those candidates with expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat and mass transfer.
More information on the department and its programs is available at the department’s website:
http://www.fmarion.edu/physicsandengineering
More information on the Mechanical Engineering program can be found at: http://www.fmarion.edu/mechanicalengineering
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Start Date: August 2020
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach 9 to 12 contact hours of engineering lectures and labs each semester and will conduct research and involve undergraduates in research projects. The candidate may also support introductory physics laboratory instruction as load and demand warrants.
Professional Development: Francis Marion University provides generous support for conference travel when presenting. Summer research stipends are available on a competitive basis. Equipment grants are also available to further educational experiences and research with students.
Application Process:
Prepare a single PDF file containing:
- Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 19-94)
- curriculum vitae
- copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate)
- FM Faculty Application and;
- any other pertinent materials
Use the following URL both to provide information about yourself and to upload your application PDF file: www.tinyurl.com/fmu-me-app
Arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf using the following URL: www.tinyurl.com/fmu-me-reference
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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