Assistant/Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  
  
• Develop courses and laboratories.
  
  
• Submit proposals for internal and external funding and publish scholarly papers.
  
  
• Advise students each semester on course selection.
  
  
• Mentor students in the area of professional development.
  
  
• Serve on committees at the department, college and university levels.
  
  
• Participate in service to the mechanical engineering profession.
  
  
• Assist in special events or initiatives as assigned.
  
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  
  
• Demonstrated academic expertise in education and research or relevant professional practice in mechanical engineering.
  
  
• Ability to teach courses in one or both of the following broad topical areas: mechanical design, thermal-fluid sciences.
  
  

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to use virtual technology and related software to support online teaching.
  
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Open Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.