Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor In Mechanical Engineering

Position Information

Job Title Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying - 22450 Pay Grade 1 Job Category Faculty Job Summary

The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is seeking to hire a tenure track assistant/associate professor in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field starting August 15, 2024. This is a 9-month faculty position.

The successful candidate will primarily teach in the undergraduate general engineering degree (B.S.Eng.), which is a joint degree program, shared between ETSU and Tennessee Technological University. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate courses and laboratories in the mechanical and general engineering curriculum areas. Program areas include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, machine design, process optimization, materials handling, and other undergraduate ME areas. The candidate will also teach courses in the Engineering Technology program areas. The candidate will support undergraduate research and student professional organizations such as the student chapter of the SME and engineering club. The successful candidate will support ABET accreditation activities. Faculty will also support the senior design project in the BSE/ET programs. Other responsibilities include directing student projects and participating in student recruitment events, as well as other departmental and institutional service activities.

The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is seeking to hire a tenure track assistant/associate professor in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying is housed within the College of Business and Technology, which includes seven departments and numerous programs such as Computing; Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain; and Digital Media. The department is a multidisciplinary department with over 12 faculty and support staff. The department offers one ABET-accredited General Engineering program, and four ABET-accredited Engineering Technology programs in Biomedical, Construction, Electronic, and Manufacturing. The department also offers a CIDA-accredited Interior Architecture and an ABET-accredited Surveying and Mapping program. The department has an MS in Engineering Technology program with two concentrations.

Maintaining an active research portfolio is expected for tenure-track faculty.

ETSU is a comprehensive teaching and research university with an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. Set in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Johnson City is a progressive town of more than 75,000 that draws from a population of over 500,000. The area offers award-winning public school systems, no state income tax, and a family-friendly environment for the outdoor enthusiast with four distinct seasons. The rich history of the region is woven into the area's recreation, community, and lifestyle, giving the area the feeling of a home away from home.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave

• 17 paid holidays

• Educational Assistance

• Health and life insurance

• Retirement

• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to inspire and motivate students using hands-on, applied, and experiential learning.

• Knowledge of student-centered instructional strategies including online teaching experience.

• Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse,

• multicultural, and inclusive settings.

• A strong commitment to undergraduate engineering education.

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must have either a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) by the hire date or a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of relevant industrial experience to be considered.

• Successful record of research and applied scholarly activities.

• Demonstrated experience and commitment to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates who have proven track records of Industrial and/or teaching experience.
• A robust track record of publication and extramurally funded research.
• P.E. licensure is also a preferred qualification.

Salary $90,000.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00742P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 10/17/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply

Initial review of applications will begin on January 15, 2024. To apply, upload the following elements to your application:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Statement of Research Interests

• A list of three references with contact information

For additional information, please contact Mohammad Moin Uddin, Search Committee Chair, at uddinm@etsu.edu