Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

mechanics and thermofluids or mechatronics, robotics, and intelligent systems.

The MEES department is the largest department within the William States Lee College of Engineering, staffed by 54 full-time faculty members and 16 staff members who serve approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The department currently has six active NSF CAREER awards, and several faculty members are Fellows of leading professional societies. The Department is internationally recognized for research programs in advanced manufacturing, precision metrology, battery research, motorsports/automotive engineering, energy, aerospace dynamics & controls, mechanics & materials, and bioengineering. The Department is home to the Center for Precision Metrology (CPM) and the Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center (BATT CAVE), and offers undergraduate concentrations in Aerospace, Biomedical, Energy, Motorsports and Precision Engineering & Metrology. The College of Engineering is leading initiatives in several strategic areas for the university, including Advanced Manufacturing and Metrology, Transformational Energy, Transportation and Advanced Mobility, and Smart and Sustainable Cities. The College is also home to the newly established NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas.

Successful candidates will play a central role in the department’s undergraduate teaching mission, including mentoring students, supporting career exploration, and contributing to hands-on, experiential, adaptive, and AI-enabled learning. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation activities, program assessment, and service to the Department, College, and University as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline before the start of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in mechanical
• Potential for or evidence of design projects mentoring, large classes teaching, or experiential
• Potential for or evidence of effective online or hybrid Experience in or promise for student mentoring/advising.
• Ability to engage with professional societies and industry partners, and/or collaborate with community partners.

Application Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following documents for Positions 004449 or 001790:

• One-page letter of interest.
• Curriculum
• Statement of teaching and research interests (up to three pages).
• Contact information for at least three references.

About Charlotte and UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte, with more than 33,000 students, is an urban R1 research university. The University is recognized for its research excellence, innovation, and student achievement that drive progress across North Carolina, the Southeastern region, and the United States. Driven by a spirit of innovation and discovery, UNC Charlotte serves as a center of research excellence that advances knowledge in areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, sustainability, energy, health, and urban systems addressing challenges that shape the future of our world. The campus is located on a 1000-acre wooded campus in the University City neighborhood of Charlotte.

The Charlotte metro area is centrally located in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, with a population of nearly three million. It is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States, attracting highly educated professionals and research partnerships in the field of energy, advanced manufacturing, transportation, and financial technology. Eight Fortune 500 are headquartered in the Charlotte region, including Honeywell and Duke Energy. The Charlotte airport is a major international hub and offers direct flights to most cities in the US and major destinations abroad. Charlotte offers a vibrant blend of professional sports, arts and culture, outdoor adventure, and career opportunities - making it a top destination to live. The city offers a mix of urban and natural amenities, featuring both a lively uptown area and numerous hiking trails. Within a three-hour drive, many enjoy the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains or the exciting shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Charlotte is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the country.

Learn More

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program’s website or contact the chair of the Search Committee Professor Terry Xu (ttxu@charlotte.edu), with further questions. Please review the full job description at jobs.charlotte.edu (position number 004449 and 001790) for additional information, expectations, and requirements.

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews are expected to begin in January 2027. The candidates selected for the two positions will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned, and will be subject to a criminal background check.

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