Tenure-Track Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

OVERVIEW

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position.  This is an exciting time for growth in the Mechanical Engineering program at St Thomas, as we have recently moved into the new $110M Schoenecker Center with state-of-the-art engineering labs, including a prototyping center, robotics and automation lab, and an advanced materials lab, as well as an expansion of our Manufacturing & Machining Center.  As a student-focused institution with a strong hands-on curriculum, we emphasize undergraduate and graduate education that provides technical excellence with a significant emphasis on real world applications.  Successful candidates will be expected to develop and deliver an engaging set of courses in their area of expertise, as well as establish and maintain an active research program.  The search will give special consideration in the areas of Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, and Engineering Design.  Applications from candidates with specialization in all areas of mechanical engineering are welcome.

Faculty at UST have the freedom to grow and pursue excellence in their area of engineering passion as educators and researchers. The University’s location in the thriving community of Minneapolis-St. Paul provides a vibrant platform for projects in a broad range of high-tech disciplines. Join our growing team as we work with the next generation of engineers in an environment where interdisciplinary work, discovery and innovation is a way of life. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas: Joining the Faculty of St. Thomas | University of St. Thomas - Minnesota.

The School of Engineering actively seeks to attract, retain and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives.  The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission statement: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will have a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD (U.S or Foreign Equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline is required, or alternatively ABD will also be considered, as well as a clearly articulated vision for advancing a research program. For candidates who are nearing the completion of their PhD, a timeline for Ph.D. completion will be discussed during the interview process and agreed upon prior to extension of an offer.  All applicants must have demonstrable skills necessary for excellence in teaching.  For candidates whose primary experience is in the engineering industry (outside of academia), skill in teaching may be demonstrated based on other professional experiences which require leadership, mentorship and presentation skills.

Review of applications will begin on 12/15/24 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search chair, Dr. Katherine Acton (kacton@stthomas.edu) if you have any questions.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply online. Applications should be submitted online at http://www.stthomas.edu/jobs

Candidates will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload their application materials.  Please upload a current curriculum vitae into the “Resume” field and then the following documents into the additional “Application Material” fields:

• A written statement of teaching philosophy, which highlights Mechanical Engineering courses the candidate would be interested in teaching.
• A written statement of research interests, and a plan to develop a successful research program at St. Thomas. A successful research program at St. Thomas is one that would support student research and advance the national profile of the School of Engineering. 

After submitting your applicant profile, resume or CV, and application materials, you will be taken to the job-specific application.  Here, please:

• Copy/paste a cover letter into the top of the application.  The cover letter should highlight the applicant’s interest in our program and commitment to the ideals of the institution. The ideals of the institution are outlined above in the institutional mission statement.

Applicants will be asked to supply the names of 3-5 references in the event they are invited for an interview. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.

Positions will remain open until filled.  Full consideration will be given to applications received prior to 12/15/24.