Associate Teaching Professor
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Associate Teaching Professor
Non-Tenure Track Faculty Opening in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineeringat Rice University located in Houston Texas seeksapplications for a non-tenure-track Associate Teaching Professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1 2026. We encourage candidates in the following areas to apply: solid mechanics fluid mechanics thermodynamics dynamical systems controls and design. Candidates with relevant experience in other areas of mechanical engineering will also be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates with prior experience in curriculum design accreditation academic advising and capstone design coordination.
Associate Teaching Professors are expected to teach undergraduate courses while also contributing to the universitys service. Applicants should have a demonstrated history of outstanding teaching and contributions to mechanical curricula advising and accreditation activities showing potential as and emerging pedagogical mentor. They should be committed to a career path that includes both classroom instruction and service to the department school and university with a focus on becoming pedagogical leaders in their field.
The successful candidate must have a strong dedication to teaching advising and mentoring undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin disability or protected veteran status. Also in our candidate pools we seek to attract faculty who can support students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community.
More information can be found on the Departments website or by contacting Jenna Greengold at.
About Rice University
Rice University is a private comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houstons dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 5000 undergraduate and 4000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.
All candidates must have a PhD degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field conferred by the year employment commences and professional experience consistent with the position rank. All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship teaching and collegial service.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- AI
- Genetics
- Clinical Trials
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
