Mechanical Engineering Open Rank, Visiting Non-Tenured Track Position

The Mechanical Engineering (MENG) Program at the University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applications for a visiting faculty position at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2024. The position is in the general area of Mechanical Systems with primary expertise in Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics, Solid Mechanics and Control of Mechanical Systems) and CAD/Graphics. The rank will be determined based upon overall qualifications. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the sustained growth of the MENG program, teach undergraduate MENG courses, and provide service to the program, university and profession; including active support of the MENG program ABET accreditation efforts. 

Duties:

• Teach lower-level ENGR and MENG rubric lecture and laboratory courses as assigned. Other introductory courses, such as Introduction to Engineering, might be assigned as well.

• Teach upper-level MENG rubric lecture and laboratory courses within their domain of expertise as assigned. 

• Perform research activities within their domain of expertise that complement and/or support the existing research efforts of current mechanical engineering faculty members. 

• Actively support the ABET program assessment processes and preparations for the upcoming ABET reaccreditation visit and perform related duties as assigned. 

Required: 

Preferred:

Applications will only be accepted online through our Job Opportunities page. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a letter of interest, and your current curriculum vitae. Reference providers will be contacted for final candidates only. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. must be provided as a condition of employment. A successful background check is required of candidates interviewing on-campus. Review of completed applications will begin immediately. We reserve the right to extend the search or not fill the position.