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Penn State University · 3 months ago

Mechanical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The Pennsylvania State University is inviting applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Behrend. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, guiding senior design projects, and conducting research in areas such as advanced manufacturing and energy sustainability.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses and guide senior design projects in engineering and design, system dynamics, measurements and instrumentation, and fundamental computer programming

Pursue scholarship that aligns with strengths in advanced manufacturing, materials and polymers, energy and sustainability, robotics and automation, and AI-enabled engineering design

Work in a collaborative environment and develop a research program that integrates undergraduate student experiences

Qualification

. in Mechanical EngineeringEducationActive research programInterdisciplinary collaborationsAdvanced manufacturingRoboticsAutomationSoft skills

Required

A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, is required by the appointment start date

The selected candidate should be committed to excellence in undergraduate education, an active research program, and service to the university

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a collaborative environment and a research program that integrates undergraduate student experiences

The selected candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses and guide senior design projects in the area(s) of engineering and design, system dynamics, measurements and instrumentation, and fundamental computer programming

Preferred

Research in advanced manufacturing, materials and polymers, energy and sustainability, robotics and automation, and AI-enabled engineering design will be especially valued

Other potential areas may include machine design, finite element analysis, and/or engineering mechanics

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Company

Penn State University

There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.

Founded in 1855

University Park, pa, US

10001+ employees

http://psu.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamza Jamjoom

Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council

Kara Pytko

Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series

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