Visiting Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor position reporting to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering the one-year position is a full-time non-tenure track position beginning in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering including foundational engineering courses such as Statics Dynamics Mechanics of Deformable Bodies and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Additional teaching assignments may be based on the candidates expertise and departmental needs.

In addition to teaching the successful candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students contribute to ABET assessment and accreditation activities support continuous improvement initiatives participate in student recruitment retention and outreach efforts and engage in service to the department the School of Engineering and the University. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with faculty staff and students in advancing the educational mission and strategic goals of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Engineering.

This is a full-time non-tenure track position subject to renewal as defined in the Widener University Faculty Handbook.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and related engineering disciplines.
• Teach foundational engineering courses such as Statics Dynamics Mechanics of Deformable Bodies and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) as assigned.
• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction using effective and inclusive teaching practices.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students on academic and professional development.
• Supervise and mentor Mechanical Engineering Senior Design (Capstone) projects.
• Contribute to ABET assessment accreditation and continuous improvement activities including course assessment and documentation.
• Participate in student recruitment retention outreach and other initiatives that support enrollment growth and student success.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the educational mission and strategic goals of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Engineering.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Participate in faculty governance and serve on departmental school and university committees as appropriate.
• Attend and actively participate in department meetings school meetings commencement open houses and other academic and university events.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of a visiting faculty appointment as assigned by the Department Chair or Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in mechanical engineering courses.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in advising students.
• Experience with industrial collaboration at university setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support events and organizational activities.
• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to move between offices floors and campus buildings.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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