Open Ranks Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering

Open Ranks Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for tenure-equivalent faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor, to begin as early as Fall 2025.

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University is rapidly growing, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching excellence, project-based learning, and hands-on teaching.

Position responsibilities include:

• Teaching: developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, including within the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.
• Research: engaging in research activities, integrating research interests with student involvement, and contributing to the academic community.
• Service: participating in departmental and university service, advising, and mentoring students.
• Playing an active role in shaping the academic experience within the department, particularly through project-based learning, capstone projects, and fostering industry connections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of effective university-level teaching
• For the rank of Instructor: Master’s degree from an accredited institution; 18 credit hours in the discipline
• For the rank of Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date
• For the rank of Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date; Currently hold rank of Associate Professor or eligible to apply for Associate Professor at current institution.
• For the rank of Full Professor: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field earned before the start date; 6 years of experience at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent