Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Employer

University of Missouri, St. Louis

Location

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Salary

Competitive Salary

Date posted

Sep 24, 2025

Position Type

Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Science & Mathematics, Engineering, Other Science & Technology

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Details

Hiring Department

The School of Engineering at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis (UMSL)

Job Description

The School of Engineering at the University of Missouri – Saint Louis (UMSL), invites applications for full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering. There is a promotion process for the position. The standard teaching load for this position is eight courses per year (including summer opportunities). The appointment will begin in August 2026. Strong candidates teaching in all substantive areas will be considered, including AutoCAD, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Material, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Applied Thermodynamics, Computational Fluid Mechanics, and associated thermal science laboratory courses, and Laboratory-based introductory courses.

We seek a dedicated educator with a genuine passion for teaching, high ethical standards, and a love for working with students.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s teaching mission, mentor undergraduate students, and help shape the next generation of engineers. The Assistant Professor reports to the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities include:

· Teaching undergraduate courses and laboratories in Mechanical Engineering.

· Developing and enhancing curriculum materials to support student learning.

· Setting up the new teaching labs.

· Advising and mentoring undergraduate students, and design competitions

· Assisting with student recruitment and retention and student success initiatives

· Promoting ethical standards and professional values in the classroom and beyond.

· Contributing to departmental services, ABET Accreditation, program assessment, and program development.

· Collaborating with faculty to strengthen the undergraduate learning experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

· Evidence of mentoring students, with a commitment to inclusive and supportive pedagogy.

· Experience with the ABET Accreditation process

As Non-tenure track faculty member in the School of Engineering, the successful candidate will have and maintain a sustainable record of teaching excellence and service. Faculty in the school will have an opportunity for interdisciplinary collaborations broadly across the university, industries, and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Evidence of excellence in teaching or strong potential for effective teaching.

Effective communication skills and commitment to experiential learning and student success.

Ability to teach undergraduate courses and labs.

Application Materials

Application materials include a cover letter and CV. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11 MB. Do not use special characters (e.g./, &, %, etc.) For questions about the application process, please email employement@umsl.edu.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.