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Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Fluids (Tenure-track)The University of Texas Permian Basin • Odessa, TX
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Fluids (Tenure-track)

Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Fluids (Tenure-track)

The University of Texas Permian Basin • Odessa, TX
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Hiring Department

The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Engineering & Sciences welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with a Thermal Fluids begin August 2025.

Salary Range

$80,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

In addition to teaching and service responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to establish innovative, externally-funded research program(s) with effective collaborations in their area of expertise with industry and national labs. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in addressing problems related to thermal science and fluid mechanics, preferably with a focus on oil and gas, aerospace, and renewable energy. The successful candidate should additionally have plans to involve undergraduate and graduate students in their research.

• Official duties and responsibilities of a Tenure Track faculty members include teaching and service activities as assigned.
• Non-Tenure track, full-time teaching position on a 9 month contract
• Faculty are expected to teach undergraduate courses
• Face to face and or hybrid teaching interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus for a minimum of four days a week.
• Teach up to 30 credit hours per contract year
• Assist in collecting assessment data as outlined by the ABET and SACSCOC Program Coordinator
• Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught
• Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technology
• Student course evaluations are to be completed each course
• Abide by deadlines and processes for submitting grades
• Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours
• Participate in course/laboratory revisions and curriculum development as assigned
• Work with other faculty and staff to advance the program
• Attending department, college and university faculty meetings
• Attend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities and community meetings.

Required Qualifications

1. PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
2. Experience in Grant writing
3. Teaching experience in education or industry
4. Proven history of collaboration with students, faculty and staff
5. Evidence of mentoring student research

Preferred Qualifications

1. College-level teaching, project based or lab teaching experience
2. Ability to teach in all areas of the program
3. Experience with students and academic mentoring
4. Relevant industry and practical experience

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