Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering Program
Full-time, open-rank faculty position in mechanical engineering focusing on machine design, material sciences, and thermal sciences.
Best for:Best for experienced mechanical engineering educators and researchers with a doctorate and a background in thermal or material sciences.
Overview
Ave Maria University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, non-tenured faculty position in its Mechanical Engineering Program, commencing in the 2027-2028 academic year. The role involves teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering subjects, specifically machine design, material sciences, and thermal sciences, while actively engaging in scholarly research. Candidates are expected to contribute to undergraduate research and align with the university's Catholic classical liberal arts mission. Review of applications begins in fall 2026 and continues until the position is filled.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering courses covering machine design, material sciences, and thermal sciences
- Develop and maintain an active research agenda appropriate for an undergraduate institution
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in research projects
- Integrate a teaching philosophy consistent with the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae
- Collaborate with faculty colleagues on curriculum development and program assessment
Requirements
Degree required: Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: A list of publications is required as part of the application dossier.
- Demonstrated expertise in machine design, material sciences, or thermal sciences
- Experience teaching engineering concepts at the undergraduate level
- Proven ability to conduct and publish scholarly research
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for full consideration
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 · open until filled
Applicants must submit their application package through the ADP Career Center using the provided external link. The dossier must include a cover letter, CV, transcripts, research statement, teaching philosophy, and reference letters.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of Publications
- Graduate University Transcripts
- Undergraduate University Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Undergraduate Research Statement
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Alex Tsai· Director of Mechanical Engineering
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