Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Gannon University's School of Engineering and Computing has two (2) openings for Assistant Professors of Mechanical Engineering. The appointment for these nine-month tenure-track positions will begin in August 2023. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in innovative undergraduate education and will have significant professional and/or research experience in the broad area of solid mechanics, including dynamic systems and control, materials science, or manufacturing. A computational and/or experimental background is a plus, and previous academic experience is preferred. The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop and implement a sustainable research program, lead student projects, prepare motivated students intellectually, professionally, and personally, and advise students.Qualified candidates will be expected to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (completed by August 1, 2023); teaching experience in higher education is preferred. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.

Gannon is a comprehensive Masters L institution that is committed to student-centered learning, with an emphasis on professional education integrated with liberal-learning student outcomes. Located near Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, the University offers ready access to a variety of cultural and exciting seasonal activities and is within a two-hour drive of Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo. For more information about what Erie has to offer visit www.visiteriepa.com.

Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three professional references to
https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9025. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an official transcript from the institution awarding his/her terminal degree. References will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicant. For more information about Gannon, visit www.gannon.edu. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.