Assistant Professor Tenure Track of Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor Tenure Track of Mechanical Engineering
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$ 93000 - 96000
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Job Description
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor: Department Chair
Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering. The starting date for the position can begin as early as 1 January 2025 but will begin no later than 1 September 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Position Description
This position is broadly in solid mechanics with a focus in the areas of advanced manufacturing and/or applied robotics in manufacturing. Other emerging areas of solid mechanics may be considered. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is required but applicants close to finishing their Ph.D. will also be considered. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field. Increasing diversity on campus is a key objective of this hire and a top priority for Union one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world.
The successful candidate would teach and develop content for a range of undergraduate courses and laboratories in the areas of solid mechanics mechanical design mechanisms and machines controls and manufacturing. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach in several of these areas. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and conducting high quality peer reviewed and published research are requirements for success in the position. Union College has a strong record in undergraduate research and candidates will be expected to pursue an active program of scholarly research involving undergraduate students. Additionally Union strongly values its liberal arts tradition and candidates who are willing and able to teach to the broader campus community will be given preference.
About the Department of Mechanical Engineering
We are a nationally ranked mechanical engineering program whose curriculum emphasizes close studentfaculty interactions in small class settings hands on laboratory experiences and team based design and build projects at every class level. We are home to successful cross disciplinary Aero and Baja student competition teams who regularly place higher than much larger schools. Our faculty are true teacherscholars who obtain competitive grants publish in high impact journals present at international conferences and involve undergraduate students in our research at the deepest levels.
Application Instructions
Please submit these application materials in the following order as a single pdf file:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- teaching statement (maximum 3 pages) reflecting on your teaching philosophy and experience and providing information on how you can contribute to the diversity of educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds including examples of your participation in specific activities
- research statement (maximum 3 pages) including how you will conduct your research at an undergraduate institution and meaningfully include undergraduates in that work
If you are selected for our shortlist you will be asked to submit the names and contact information for three references who will then be asked to provide letters of recommendation.
Please contact the search committee chair Prof. Andrew Rapoff at if you have any questions.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $93000$96000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We offer exceptional benefits including
Generous Vacation Sick and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare Dental and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free OnCampus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for OnCampus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications Seminars Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks
In accordance with our background check policy finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education employment and criminal convictions.
EVerify Participation
Union College participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation Sick and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare Dental and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free OnCampus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for OnCampus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications Seminars Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education employment and criminal convictions.
EVerify Participation:Union College participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
Employment Type
Full-Time
