Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

106000.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Turbomachinery, Flight Mechanics, Flight Vehicle Design, Aerospace Controls, Teaching, Research, Mentorship, Industry Experience, Graduate Support, Undergraduate Projects, Scholarly Research, Funded Research

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Job Details Job Location: Springfield, MA 01119 Position Type: Full Time Staff Education Level: Doctoral Degree Salary Range: $102,000.00 - $106,000.00 Salary The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University has an opening for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level beginning as early as Fall 2025. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with expertise in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Turbomachinery, Flight Mechanics, Flight Vehicle Design, Aerospace Controls, or other related Aerospace fields. Industry experience in the practical application of this expertise is a plus. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at all levels, support graduate (including PhD) and undergraduate projects, and pursue scholarly and funded research activities. Western New England University offers a vibrant undergraduate mechanical engineering program that emphasizes industrially relevant research and design. Additionally, the ME department hosts an active Master of Science program and a Ph.D. program. The program prides itself on delivering high-quality engineering education while providing strong mentorship to students. The ME department maintains strong relationships with regional and national industries and corporations. For more information about the department, visit: https://wne.edu/academics/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering.cfm The position is scheduled to start as early as August, 25 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit an application package containing the following documents: 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vita 3. Statement of teaching and research interests 4. Three references (Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses) Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Turbomachinery, Flight Mechanics, Flight Vehicle Design, Aerospace Controls, or other related Aerospace fields. Industry experience in the practical application of this expertise is a plus. Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children. Western New England University (WNE) is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus on preparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE’s 215-acre suburban campus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and School of Law. Students come from 39 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries. Of 45,104 living alumni, 30% remain within the region, residing in the four Western Massachusetts counties and northern Connecticut. WNE is classified among nationally ranked universities in US News and World Report, and among the Top 100 Undergraduate Engineering programs, and in the Doctoral/Professional Universities category in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to teach courses at all levels and support graduate and undergraduate projects. They will also pursue scholarly and funded research activities.