Penn State University · 2 months ago
Mechanical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position
SC-DuBois Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelPenn State University is inviting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering at their Behrend campus. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, guiding senior design projects, and conducting research in areas such as advanced manufacturing, materials, and robotics, while fostering student engagement and collaboration.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Pursue interdisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships
Conduct research in areas such as advanced manufacturing, materials and polymers, energy and sustainability, robotics and automation, and AI-enabled engineering design
Qualification
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
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamza Jamjoom
Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council
Kara Pytko
Co-founder of Virtual Scientist Webinar Series
Company data provided by crunchbase