Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics and Controls)

Job Summary/Description:

The David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering invites applications for a full‑time, nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative faculty member who will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education as the department continues to expand. The department currently offers BSME and BSCE programs and is actively developing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.

The successful candidate will teach a range of lecture and laboratory courses in areas such as controls, mechatronics, autonomous systems, robotics, nonlinear and adaptive control, and learning‑based or data‑driven control. Candidates should also demonstrate strong potential to develop a scholarly research agenda that includes securing external funding and producing impactful work in control systems, robotics, or related fields.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, supporting student organizations, and contributing to departmental, college, and university service. Angelo State University, a member of the Texas Tech University System, is a teaching‑focused institution committed to student success and academic excellence.

Typical Duties/Job Duties:

1. Participate in developing an integrated mechanical engineering master’s degree curriculum.
2. Actively support development of a culturally responsive engineering curriculum.
3. Teach, develop, and continuously improve undergraduate and graduate courses and labs to support the curriculum.
4. Develop, outfit, and serve as lab coordinator for current and new controls and robotics laboratories.
5. Participate in assessment efforts to support curricular development and maintain ABET accreditation.
6. Advise undergraduate & graduate students.
7. Develop a program of scholarly activities consistent with the candidate’s interests and university objectives
8. Seek outside funding for scholarly activities and research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Teaching & Learning

• Ability to design active, engaging, and innovative learning environments for students.
• Ability to effectively integrate technology to enhance student learning and classroom experiences.
• Ability to conduct both formative and summative assessments and use the results to improve instruction and student outcomes.

Student Success & Inclusive Education

• Ability to create learning environments that support the academic success of women, Hispanic students, and other underrepresented groups.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Ability to apply and/or conduct research in engineering education.
• Ability to develop and sustain an ongoing research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence commensurate with level of appointment.
• Record of or potential for scholarly work commensurate with level of appointment.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

Posting Number: F356P

Open Date: 03/09/2026

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

1. Before completing the application, applicants should review the university core values at https://www.angelo.edu/about-asu/core-values/.
2. In the Teaching Philosophy document (2-page maximum) applicants should discuss how they would incorporate these core values in their teaching, research, and service work.
3. In the required “Other Document” (2-page maximum), applicants should provide a research prospective including how they include undergraduate students in their research program.