Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering

Company: Texas State University
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering Job Posting Number 20237NTL Job Location San Marcos College College of Science and Engineering Department/School Ingram School of Engineering Position Description The Ingram School of Engineering of Texas State University has launched a new Mechanical Engineering program that incorporates Industry 4.0 tools and technologies throughout the curriculum to prepare students who can design and develop mechanical and thermal systems that are intelligent, interconnected, and integrated with the virtual world and emerging digital infrastructures. Currently, the program seeks to fill a non-tenure line position of faculty of practice in solid mechanics at the Assistant Professor of Practice or Associate Professor of Practice level to begin Fall 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate solid mechanics laboratories, undergraduate courses in engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, and machine design, and senior-level capstone design courses. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards. For more information on Texas State University's Faculty of Practice appointments follow this link: https://policies.txst.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/04-01-23.html

To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 25, 2023. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All positions are subject to availability of funds. Required Qualifications For the Assistant Professor of Practice rank:

• A master's degree in mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Applicant must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) License or be able to obtain a PE License within a period of three years.
• Demonstrate, by virtue of education and/or design experience, qualifications to teach courses that are primarily design in content.
• A minimum of 5 years beyond entry level of documented full-time professional practice experience in industry in the field of solid mechanics.
• Record of professional publications and presentations.
• Demonstrated leadership roles in professional organizations related to mechanical engineering. For the Associate Professor of Practice rank:
  • A master's degree in mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Applicant must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) License or be able to obtain a PE License within a period of three years.
  • Demonstrate, by virtue of education and/or design experience, qualifications to teach courses that are primarily design in content.
  • A minimum of 10 years beyond entry level of documented full-time professional practice experience in industry in the field of solid mechanics of which at least three are in a leadership or upper administrative role.
  • Record of professional publications and presentations.
  • Demonstrated leadership roles in professional organizations related to mechanical engineering. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards. Preferred Qualifications For the Assistant Professor of Practice rank:
    • A doctoral level degree in mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
    • Experience in the application of Industry 4.0 tools and technologies.
    • Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
    • Prior experience teaching mechanical engineering undergraduate courses. For the Associate Professor of Practice rank:
      • A doctoral level degree in mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
      • Experience in the application of Industry 4.0 tools and technologies.
      • Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
      • Prior experience as instructor of record teaching mechanical engineering undergraduate courses in engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, or machine design.
      • Experience with ABET accreditation procedures and deliverables.
      • Experience securing grants for research projects. To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 25, 2023. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
        
        The following documentation must be included in the application. 1) Cover letter that explicitly indicates if the applicant wants to be considered at the Assistant Professor of Practice rank or at the Associate Professor of Practice rank and that clearly addresses each of the required and each of the preferred qualifications for that rank. Failure to provide in the cover letter the requested information may result in the application being considered incomplete.
        2) Curriculum vitae highlighting
        a) All academic background
        b) Professional registration status
        c) List of professional and post-doctoral employments
        d) List of published peer-reviewed articles
        e) List of funded research proposals, with funding amount and funding agency
        f) List of courses taught as the Instructor of Record
        g) Consultation experience
        3) Statements of teaching interests
        4) Statements of research interests
        5) Unofficial transcripts
        6) List of three references
        
        The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date Fall 2023 Posting Date 09/13/2022 Evaluation of Applications Begins Full Consideration Date 01/25/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled? No EEO/AA Statement Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible. Record Checks and Verifications Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
      • Curriculum Vitae
      • Cover Letter
      • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
      • Statement of Research Interests
      • Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
      • List of References
        • Licensure
        • Letter of Recommendation #1
        • Letter of Recommendation #2
        • Letter of Recommendation #3
        • DD 214/DD1300
        • Veteran's PreferenceSupplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
          • * Please select the rank you are applying for
            • Assistant Professor of Practice
            • Associate Professor of Practice
            • * Do you have a master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline?
              • Yes, I have earned a master's degree in a mechanical engineering or closely related discipline.
              • Yes, I anticipated completion prior to start date.
              • No.
              • * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
                • Yes
                • No
                • * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
                  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
                  • InsideHigherEd.com
                  • HigherEdJobs.com
                  • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
                  • InsightintoDiversity.com
                  • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
                  • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
                  • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
                  • * Please Specify: (enter "NA" if not applicable)(Open Ended Question)

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