Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track - Mechanical Engineering TechnologyAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Engineering TechnologyProposed 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 Engineering Technology invites applications for a faculty position as an Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
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.
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
