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Assistant / Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering Program

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alabama am universityNormal, AL20 days ago

Occupations

Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryMechanical EngineersPostsecondary Teachers, All Other

Industries

Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsJunior CollegesAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Mechanical Engineering Program The Department of Mechanical & Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Alabama A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Mechanical Engineering Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Rank and tenure status will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. We seek a dynamic and highly qualified scholar-educator with expertise in nuclear engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), gas turbine systems, propulsion systems, and thermal-fluid sciences. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Reactor Engineering I and II, Gas Turbine Systems, Propulsion Systems, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and related thermal-science courses. Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Teach high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, including but not limited to:
  • Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
  • Nuclear Reactor Engineering I and IIGas Turbine Systems
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Thermal Sciences and related courses
  • Develop, modernize, and enhance Mechanical Engineering courses and laboratories.
  • Establish and sustain an active research program that produces peer-reviewed papers and attracts external funding.
  • Supervise senior design projects, undergraduate research, and graduate projects and theses.
  • 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):An earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the appointment start date. Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in teaching, research, and service appropriate to the appointed rank. Ability to teach across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum, with particular emphasis on nuclear engineering, CFD, gas turbines and propulsion, and thermal-fluid sciences. Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Expertise and teaching or research experience in nuclear reactor systems, Gas Turbine Systems, and Propulsion Systems.
  • Success in securing external research funding.
  • Experience developing and teaching laboratory-based courses using modern computational and experimental tools.
  • Supplemental Information
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge of nuclear reactor engineering and one or more related areas, including CFD, gas turbine, propulsion systems, and thermal fluid sciences.
  • Ability to apply modern engineering software, computational methods, and experimental equipment in teaching and research.
  • Ability to build collaborative research relationships and effectively mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving 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.
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Level

LeadL6

Location

Normal, AL

Occupation

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

20 days ago

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