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Open Rank/Tenure Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering

Employer
Drury University
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Salary
Negotiable
Date posted
Nov 13, 2024
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The Engineering Department at Drury University is searching for adventurous spirits to join a small team building new mechanical and electrical engineering programs. Drury University is a small undergraduate-focused liberal arts school in Springfield, Missouri that welcomed its first engineering students in Fall 2024. 

We are seeking faculty with a passion for teaching undergraduates and a willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate mechanical engineering topics. While candidates from any mechanical engineering discipline are welcome to apply, preference will be given to those who have a background in and enthusiasm for teaching design for manufacturing and/or design. Preference will also be given to candidates whose interest areas complement existing faculty strengths in fluids, numerical methods, controls, and statics/mechanics of materials.

Requirements include doctorate and baccalaureate degrees in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. (Doctorate must be complete by the start of employment.) Essential job functions include teaching and advising students; service to the department, University, and professional communities; and professional development.

We welcome applications for tenure-track positions from candidates at any rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) to begin fall 2025. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024.

Applicants please submit:

  • A cover letter.
  • A statement that discusses your teaching philosophy and accomplishments, while demonstrating that you share our passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
  • A statement that discusses your professional development objectives. Professional development may include scholarship in all its forms, including the scholarships of discovery, integration, and application.
  • A current curriculum vitae.

Candidates should also provide evidence of a commitment to fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and experiences, which create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the university.

Finalist candidates will also be asked to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references capable of commenting on the appropriateness of your candidacy at Drury University.

Additional information on Drury and the Engineering Department is available from https://drury.edu/engineering.

For full consideration, candidates should submit their application materials no later than Tuesday, December 2, 2024. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Applications: Please send online applications/resumes to Tyler Norman at tnorman@drury.edu. Contact Dr. Bob Throne at rthrone@drury.edu for questions. EEO/AA

Drury University (www.drury.edu) is fully committed to upholding and advancing the creation of a diverse and inclusive environment where every member of our community will treat each other with dignity and respect. We recognize that diverse experiences enrich our institution and all who pass through it. We honor, welcome and respect all identities and perspectives.

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Drury is regularly recognized by national publications for its high-quality programs, highlighting it as the private university of choice in the Midwest for ambitious students seeking a liberal arts education integrated with selective professional programs. The University has been a catalyst for progressive changes in the region since its inception in 1873, and continues to be a leader in transformative educational experiences. Drury recently developed a number of new undergraduate and graduate programs, completed the construction of a nearly 60,000-square-foot Enterprise Center and Executive Conference Center, and procured resources for the new School of Health Sciences. Importantly, planning is underway for a major capital campaign to mark Drury's 150th anniversary in 2023. These efforts, along with many other initiatives, position the University to expand its work to equip graduates for meaningful lives of work and service for generations to come.

Drury University is an open and welcoming community from a rich variety of cultures, races, and socio-economic backgrounds. The mission and goals of the university dedicate the institution to being a community that “affirms the quality and worth of all peoples” and appreciates the “diversity of human culture, language, history, and experience.”

Drury University does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or veteran status in its programs and activities.

Springfield, MO: 
Springfield is the third largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County.  With more than 456,000 people in the metro area and millions of tourists each year, Springfield is rich with interesting and entertaining attractions, more than 850 dining options, and a variety of shopping and cultural activities. Living in Springfield is easy.  It has a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, excellent health care, distinctive entertainment, and a wonderful culture—overflowing with abundant character and friendliness. All at the same time, you can fast-track your career, afford the home you’ve always wanted, simplify your commute, and enrich your life amid the natural beauty of the Ozarks.  Among Springfield's finest assets are its scenery and clean environment, something community leaders are striving to maintain through a variety of programs and sustainable building projects.

 

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