"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering"

Position Title

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

School/Division: School of Engineering

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description

The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to invite applications for an anticipated tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in mechanical engineering in the Department of Engineering at Hofstra University.

The Department of Engineering has an opening for a faculty member with an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

The engineering programs at Hofstra are experiencing rapid growth, and the successful applicant will contribute to the department's ability to offer a top-tier undergraduate educational experience to our students. Hence, candidates must be effective communicators with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, be able to initiate sustained research – especially of a type that can involve advanced undergraduates – and show initiative in seeking external funding for research. More information about Hofstra University's Department of Engineering can be found at www.hofstra.edu/engineering.

The start date for this position is September 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in thermal sciences, energy engineering, and/or similar fields.

Posted: 16-Dec-25

Location: Hempstead, New York