"Nuclear Term Faculty - Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering"

Job Details

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (MNE) of the College of Engineering (CoE) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a teaching-focused, non-tenure track appointment, starting in Fall of 2026 with opportunities for promotion through the teaching faculty ranks. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, curriculum development, student mentoring, and service to the MNE department’s educational mission. Outstanding educators with expertise in Nuclear Engineering, who are also capable of making substantial contributions to the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering curriculum, are invited to submit their applications.

VCU is a Carnegie R1 “Very High Research Activity” university... [full university description]. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/mechanical-nuclear-engineering/.

Position Responsibilities: The successful candidate will

• Teach several Nuclear Engineering courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Examples include:
  • Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
  • Radiation Detection and Measurement
  • Nuclear Reactor Theory and Safety
  • Nuclear Fuel Cycle
  • Reactor and Systems Design
• Teach core undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses. Examples include:
  • Thermodynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Engineering Mechanics (Statics/Dynamics)
• Develop and update courses and laboratory exercises to align with ABET accreditation requirements and industry/national needs
• Engage in innovative pedagogy, including active learning, experiential learning, and integration of computational tools
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including capstone design projects and student organizations (e.g., ANS, WiN, ASME)

Required qualifications: The candidate must hold a doctorate in Nuclear Engineering or a related field with expertise in nuclear engineering and mechanical engineering...

Application Process: Candidates should upload their application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statements, and the names and e-mail addresses of four references... For additional information, please contact the Chair of the faculty search committee, Gennady Miloshevsky, Ph.D., email: gennady@vcu.edu.

Unit: College Of Engineering
Department: Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Teaching: ...
2. Service: ...

Salary Range: Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 9 months