Position Announcement
The Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (www.uvu.edu/engineering) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in mechanical engineering to begin January 2025.
The mechanical engineering faculty member develops and teaches undergraduate courses, such as pre-engineering courses, seminar courses, core mechanical engineering courses, laboratory courses, open-ended design courses, and electives in their respective specialty areas. The faculty member engages in scholarly activities that contribute to the mission of the university, department, and profession. In addition, the faculty member provides service at the department, college, and university levels.
Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply.
The Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department offers ABET accredited bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and in civil engineering, as well as associate’s degrees in pre-engineering.
The department will accept all qualified applications but is particularly interested in applicants with experience in the areas of heat transfer, mechatronics/robotics, or advanced materials.
Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contribution.
Summary of Responsibilities
Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
Plans, prepares and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
Engages in scholarly activities, including applied research, and produces scholarly/creative work consistent with disciplinary specialization and the academic goals of the department.
Serves the department, college, and university by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other service appointments.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited institution
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Evidence of potential for effective teaching in line with the mission of a large teaching university
Evidence of potential for effective scholarship in line with the mission of a large teaching university
Ability and willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Established teaching experience in the field of specialization
Industry experience in the field of specialization.
Demonstrated history of successful research involving undergraduate students
Involvement in applied research projects with undergraduate students.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Optional:
Letter of Recommendation
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering.
Familiarity with mechanical engineering BS curricula requirements, especially as it applies to ABET accreditation.
Skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong program coordination skills
Effective verbal and technical written communication skills
Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Abilities
Ability to engage, motivate, and evaluate students.
Adaptive approach to learning, planning, refining, and delivering diverse mechanical engineering professor jobs.
Ability to supervise undergraduate or industry research projects.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
Ability to work independently.
bility to interpret the University’s core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results).
Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.
Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
Ability to conduct scholarship/creative works and service and have teaching interests that align with the mechanical engineering discipline.
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