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Assistant or Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Employer
Fairfield University
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 21, 2022

Job Details

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

The School of Engineering at Fairfield University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Mechanical Engineering with a start date of September 1, 2023. Candidates in all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are encouraged to apply.

Position Description :

This position requires an ability to perform teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will be required to: (1) develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (lecture and laboratory); (2) supervise MS-level theses, undergraduate research, and Senior Design Projects; (3) pursue scholarly activities (including externally-funded research and peer-reviewed publications); (4) engage in academic advising and mentoring; (5) assist in program assessment, execution of the department’s continuous improvement plan and documentation in support of ABET accreditation; (6) participate in appropriate professional service; and (7) participate in professional activities and organizations. The position is an academic (9-month), tenure-track appointment, and the salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The School of Engineering at Fairfield University traces its legacy and rich history to the Bridgeport Engineering Institute (BEI), dating back to its founding in 1924 and through its merging with Fairfield University in 1994. The School of Engineering is organized into the departments of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is ABET accredited and offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees with major in Mechanical Engineering. In addition, students have an option to obtain a Concentration in either Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering. The department is equipped with state of the art laboratories such as Material Characterization Lab, Automation, Robotics and Manufacturing (A.R.M.) Lab, Mechanical Engineering Lab, Machine Shop Lab and Innovation Annex in support of teaching and research and has one of the highest enrollment within the School of Engineering.

Required Qualifications :
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (attained by August 1st, 2023)
  • Effective English communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to teach effectively both undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Demonstrated potential to prepare proposals and conduct funded research in the relevant field
  • A commitment to innovation and demonstrated excellence in using technology in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications :

While all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to candidates with applied experimental research and/or teaching background in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, Intelligent Mechanical Systems, and Aerospace.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 1st, 2022. Please click “Apply Now’ and upload the following materials. A complete application will consist of: (1) a cover letter addressing the qualifications (one page max), (2) a statement of teaching interests and research plan (two pages max), (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) the names and contact information of three professional references (references will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates). Only complete electronic applications submitted as a single PDF file will be considered. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Associate Professor Harsha Sundarram ( engineeringsearch@fairfield.edu ).

Founded in 1942, Fairfield University is one of twenty-eight Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. The University’s Jesuit and Catholic identity give rise to its vibrant education in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions that prepares students to lead their communities with insight, empathy, critical rigor, and a determination to serve and promote justice. Located in the coastal town of Fairfield, Connecticut, the University's 200-acre campus is just one hour outside New York City, in the heart of a region with the largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the nation.

For more information on Fairfield University, please visit www.fairfield.edu . For more information on the School of Engineering, please visit www.fairfield.edu/engineering .

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of other historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background

Category:

Academic - Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying. Faculty Positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu

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Fairfield Univesity

Our scenic, 200-acre campus is situated on the Connecticut coastline, just 60-minutes away from the heart of Manhattan and less than a mile from the beaches of Long Island Sound. But it’s more than just our surroundings that make our campus unique — it’s our commitment to each and every student’s personal and professional growth and their journey to becoming individuals of purpose.

For more than 80 years, Fairfield University has been graduating adept, accomplished, and socially responsible leaders in an academic community where the learning goes deeper, the friendships are more meaningful, and the experiences stay with you long after graduation. As a values-based, student-centric, outcomes-focused Jesuit Catholic University, we are committed to educating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and providing students with experiential learning and professional development opportunities that give them a competitive edge in today’s job market. At Fairfield, the future is filled with opportunities as limitless as your potential, and they all begin with you.

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