Mechanical Engineering Faculty

Position

The Department of Engineering at John Brown University (https://www.jbu.edu/engineering) seeks a full-time faculty member with a strong commitment to teaching and the integration of Christian faith to begin by July 1, 2022. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching courses in several areas of mechanical engineering at the undergraduate level (e.g., thermodynamics, heat transfer, and machine design). Additional opportunities to design/develop coursework in one’s area of expertise or specialization for the technical electives in the department. Other responsibilities include academic advising and mentoring students, recruiting for the major, and service on university committees.

Program

JBU offers an ABET-accredited engineering program with Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) and Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) majors. The department also houses minors such as Biomedical Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Robotics. The program strives to educate students and practitioners in ethical and technical needs for this important career path while representing God in service to His kingdom.

Institution

John Brown University's mission is to provide Christ-centered education that prepares people to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives. We are a Christ-centered, interdenominational university that leads the nation in integrating faith and learning, fostering holistic spiritual formation, promoting pragmatic liberal arts education, and preparing people to follow Christ’s call to serve others in all areas of life. All faculty members must be in agreement with the Faculty Employment Objectives, Employee Expectations and Articles of Faith

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• A commitment to teaching undergraduate courses
• A commitment to the integration of the Christian faith and teaching
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students
• Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Evidence of scholarly potential
• Experience teaching undergraduate students and/or industry experience
• Demonstrated experience with diverse populations

Salary

A competitive salary exists which will be commensurate with training and/or experience. In addition, JBU offers a comprehensive benefits package including 403(b) retirement plan, medical and dental insurance, tuition remission, leave related to the birth of a child, adoption leave, and moving expenses.

Diversity

JBU desires to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students to honor how all humans are created in the image of God, to reflect better the diversity of the Kingdom of God, to further our Christian commitment to justice, and to increase the quality of our educational experience. JBU is pursuing the goal of teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from ethnic minorities and women. For more information, visit our diversity webpage. 

More Information About JBU

A summary describing the university is available on-line.