"Assistant Professor/ R0074417"

The University of Arkansas seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor (R0074417). The Assistant Professor will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories in the Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate may be required to teach in Mechanical Engineering Technology program. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position with an estimated start date of January 2026 or until filled. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline (Degree must be from an accredited university). ABD may be considered; BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering; Demonstrated strong English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior teaching engineering courses; Experience in teaching in a hybrid or on-line environment; Expertise in engineering software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys, MATLAB; Post-doctoral or industrial experience; Experience in the use of Artificial Intelligence in research is preferred.

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and sex offender registry background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.