Assistant Professor of Practice Mechanical Engineering

Western New England University

Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 92000 - 96554

Posted on: 19 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Springfield MA

Faculty

Doctoral Degree

$92000.00 - $96554.00 Salary/year

Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice position beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in the area of Solid Mechanics/Machine Design or related area. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering provide service to the department and college and support our innovative freshman engineering program.

We seek outstanding candidates with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching mentoring and service. The successful candidate will be expected to:

Show strong commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship
Supervise student research at the undergraduate and masters levels
Establish collaborative relations with local/national industries through industry-sponsored research and projects
Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation activities
Provide service to the department college university and professional community

The position is scheduled to start in January 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit an application package containing the following documents:

Cover letter
Curriculum vita
Statement of teaching interests
Three references (Names addresses telephone numbers and e-mail addresses)

Western New England University offers a vibrant undergraduate mechanical engineering program that emphasizes industrially-relevant research and design. Additionally the ME department hosts an active Master of Science program and a PhD program. The program prides itself on delivering high-quality hands-on engineering education while providing strong mentorship to students. The ME department maintains strong relationships with regional and national industries and corporations. For more information about the department visit:

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in the area of Solid Mechanics/Machine Design or related area.

Western New England University is a private independent coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield Massachusetts Western New England University serves 3674 students including 2543 full-time undergraduate students 73 part-time undergraduate students and 1058 graduate and professional students. Undergraduate graduate and professional programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences Business Engineering and Pharmacy and School of Law. For more information about the University visit our website at New England University provides excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employees spouse and dependent children. Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.

Job Details Springfield MA Faculty Doctoral Degree $92000.00 - $96554.00 Salary/yearDescription The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice position beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. Candidates f...