Tenure-track Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering

Lamar University, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Beaumont, TEXAS
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Position Details
Position Information


Posting Number 202258
Classification Title
Position Title Tenure-track Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering
FTE 1.00
FLSA
Salary commensurate
Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in the area of robotics, mechatronics, AI in mechanical engineering or related. Duties will include teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, developing laboratory facilities, supervising graduate and undergraduate student research, and undertaking an active, funded research program. The successful candidate is expected to develop a high impact research program in one of the modern mechanical engineering areas, stated above. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience relevant for the advertised position.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

Lamar’s undergraduate mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/. The department has approximately 380 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. The department offers both Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering degrees as well as Doctor of Engineering degrees. Lamar University, located in Beaumont, TX, is a public university and part of the Texas State University System. The university has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, with enrollment steadily increasing to more than 17,000. The metropolitan Beaumont area is located 85 miles east of Houston and has a population of 120,000. The strong local oil and gas industry serves as the primary economic engine of the region and has a global impact.
Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. 
 
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. 
Benefits:

At Lamar University one of the ways, we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:
· Health, dental & vision insurance
· Life insurance
· State of Texas Retirement plans
· Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
· Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include an earned undergraduate and PhD degrees in mechanical or a cognate area, with the proven ability for excellence in both teaching and research in the areas relevant to the position. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Those with industry experience and/or prior teaching experience are preferred. A strong record of research and publications is desired.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
Certification Required
Key Competencies
Physical Requirements
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Job Conditions
EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualified individuals should complete online application and attach a letter of interest, an updated curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and a list of at least three references at https://jobs.lamar.edu. For additional information about the department and college, please visit our websites,
https://www.lamar.edu/engineering/mechanical/index.html and https://www.lamar.edu/engineering/index.html , respectively.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Mansour Karkoub at [email protected]
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/12977

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