Assistant / Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering Program

Description

Summary:

The Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering and Construction Management at Alabama A&M University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We seek a dynamic and highly qualified candidate with expertise in additive manufacturing, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), gas turbine systems, materials science, and thermal-fluid sciences. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching a wide range of courses, including Additive Manufacturing, Design of Machine Elements, Renewable Energy, Quality & Reliability Assurance, Gas Turbines, Material Sciences, and CFD. A specialization in additive manufacturing is particularly desirable. Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level Mechanical Engineering courses, including but not limited to: 1. Additive Manufacturing 2. Gas Turbine Systems 3. Computational Fluid Dynamics 4. Thermal Sciences and related courses• Develop and enhance mechanical engineering laboratories.• Supervise senior design and graduate projects.• Engage in scholarly research and seek extramural funding.• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.• Participate in curriculum development, student learning assessment, and accreditation activities.• Contribute to department, college, university, and professional service. Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certification, license, etc):

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.• Ability to teach across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a strong emphasis on additive manufacturing, CFD, gas turbines, material sciences, and thermal sciences. Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of:
• Additive Manufacturing
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Gas Turbine Systems
• Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics
• Materials Science
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr