"Teaching Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track) – Mechanical Engineering"

The School of Science and Engineering at Duquesne University invites applications for a nine-month, renewable non-tenure track position in mechanical engineering at the Teaching Assistant Professor level beginning in fall 2026. This is an exciting time to join Duquesne’s mechanical engineering department, which was created in fall 2024 and is quickly growing. The candidate will be primarily responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate courses with a maximum expected teaching load of 12 credits per semester, with potential reductions available based on the level of activity in areas such as publication, funding, and/or student mentorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering field by the start date of the employment. All but dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered.
• Potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Willingness and aptitude to develop and lead senior capstone design courses
• Experience with ABET assessment and accreditation

Alternately, the applicants may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume/CV, a 2-3 page statement of teaching philosophy that highlights their teaching experience and plans for teaching at Duquesne and contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

While the position will remain open until filled, priority will be given to applications submitted by February 15, 2026. For more information, contact us at mechanicalengineering@duq.edu.