Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical Engineering
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical Engineering
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Job Title
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical EngineeringAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Mechanical Environmental and Civil EngineeringProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Join the Mayfield College of Engineering at Tarleton State University where we are shaping the next generation of engineers through innovative hands-on academic programs and dynamic industry partnerships. The Department of Mechanical Environmental and Civil Engineering invites applications for a faculty position as an Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institutions discretion. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching maintain an impactful research program mentor undergraduate students actively engage in mentoring and guiding students through their academic and research endeavors fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our program and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
60% Teaching and Service:
Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students which may include general education core curriculum.
Develop course syllabi select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams quizzes papers etc.
Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and hands-on learning.
Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours feedback on assignments and mentoring.
Adhere to university policies academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field improve teaching skills and explore new instructional strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings share resources and contribute to program development and improvement.
Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to college committees advisory committees student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
40% Research Scholarship and Creative Activity:
Maintain an active agenda for research scholarship or creative activity appropriate to the applicants academic discipline.
Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicants discipline through scholarly publication presentation or exhibition.
Demonstrate potential for external funding national impact or professional recognition.
Minimum Requirements:
Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Academic Rank:
Rank will be determined by reviewing the faculty members record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching service and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.
Must have a distinguished record that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
If requested Tenure upon arrival will be granted pending approval from The Texas A&M University System.
Credit towards tenure will be assessed and offered at hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty in a professional collegial and collaborative manner.
***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via theSubmit action.
Employment applications must include (required):
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Unofficial transcripts
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
Philosophy Statement related to Teaching and Research no more than 1500 words.
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected resume is not an acceptable entry in the job applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2025.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
