Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Join the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Split for a full-time teaching and research position in mechanical engineering.
Best for:Best for mechanical engineering professionals with a master’s degree or equivalent, strong teaching skills, and proficiency in Croatian to contribute to both academic instruction and research at FESB.
Overview
This position at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FESB) in Split, Croatia, is aimed at qualified candidates to fill an assistant professor role in the field of mechanical engineering. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conducting research, and contributing to the academic and administrative life of the faculty. The role involves both theoretical and practical aspects of mechanical engineering, with a focus on fostering innovation and academic excellence. Applicants must meet specific educational and language requirements, including proficiency in Croatian, and provide comprehensive documentation to prove their qualifications.
What you'll do
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mechanical engineering disciplines
- Developing and delivering innovative teaching materials and methodologies
- Conducting independent research in mechanical engineering with a focus on advancing knowledge in the field
- Supervising student projects, theses, and dissertations
- Participating in faculty committees and administrative tasks
- Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the academic and research environment
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Croatian higher education system
Language: Croatian; proficiency required for teaching and administrative duties
Instruction: Croatian
- Proven teaching experience in mechanical engineering or related disciplines
- Strong research background in mechanical engineering
- Proficiency in Croatian language for teaching and administrative duties
- Ability to develop and implement curriculum and assessment strategies
- Croatian citizenship or proof of legal residency in Croatia for Croatian nationals
- No restrictions on nationality for foreign applicants, but must provide proof of Croatian language proficiency
- No age restrictions, but must meet the educational and professional requirements
- No prior experience caps, but relevant academic and professional experience is required
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30 (Europe/Zagreb)
Applicants must submit a written application in Croatian, including a curriculum vitae and a certificate of citizenship (for Croatian nationals only). Foreign citizens must provide a certificate of proficiency in Croatian, proof of academic title, a decision on the recognition of foreign higher education qualifications (if applicable), bibliography, information on scientific, educational, and professional activities, a certificate of no criminal record (issued within the last 6 months), and documentary evidence of working experience. Applications must be submitted via email to fesb_posao@fesb.hr within 30 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of citizenship (Croatian nationals only)
- Certificate of proficiency in Croatian (foreign citizens)
- Proof of academic title (Diploma, Diploma Supplement)
- Decision on recognition of foreign higher education qualification (if applicable)
- Bibliography
- Information on scientific, educational, and professional activities
- Certificate of No Criminal Record (issued within the last 6 months)
- Documentary evidence of working experience
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