ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 00086803

Missouri University of Science & Technology Rolla, MO Full-time Education

Posted on April 12, 2024

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Hiring Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time; Benefit Eligible

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) in Rolla, Missouri is seeking outstanding applicants for a non-tenure-track (NTT) teaching faculty position at the assistant/associate professor rank. NTT teaching faculty members contribute to the core activity of teaching and are fully engaged in the department's curriculum development and delivery. The successful candidate will provide high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level across a range of fundamental mechanical and aerospace engineering courses. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching strength and interest in machine design, kinematics/machine dynamics, or structures.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field. Successful prior teaching experience is an important consideration. Industrial experience is very desirable but not required. Typical workload for NTT teaching faculty is 4 (3 credit hour) courses per semester (i.e., 4-4 for the academic year). Teaching assignments and teaching loads will be adjusted for large class size, courses with multiple sections, supervisory responsibilities for courses with multiple sections, laboratory supervisory responsibilities, or professional and service activities related to the teaching assignment. It is expected that teaching assignments will be a minimum of 75% of the workload of an NTT teaching faculty position.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the largest department on campus, and each program is the largest of its kind in Missouri. The department has 24 internationally recognized tenured/tenure-track faculty, 8 teaching faculty, 11 staff members, over 150 graduate students (including 80 Ph.D. students), over 1,200 undergraduate students, and over 12,000 living alumni. Further details on the department may be found at:https://mae.mst.edu/.

Interested candidates should submit their application consisting of: (1) a cover letter, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) complete contact information for at least four references to Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office atjobs.mst.eduusing Reference Number 48622. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. Missouri S&T welcomes applicants with dual-career needs and actively works to identify opportunities for a spouse both on campus and in the local region.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the S&T campus, and the greater University of Missouri System value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich the missions of teaching and engagement.

The review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the positions are filled. For more information prior to submitting an application, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dan Stutts, atstutts@mst.edu.

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100 degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, social sciences, education, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs and master's degrees in biological sciences, psychological science, business administration, and technical communication. With nearly 7,400 students enrolled on campus and online, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful career.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a PH.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching strength and interest in machine design, kinematics/machine dynamics, or structures.

Other Information

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.
Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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