Seattle University - Mechanical Engineering - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

INSTITUTION: Seattle University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 2015. Candidates with educational, research, or industrial experience in thermal, fluid or energy field are encouraged to apply.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is housed within the College of Science and Engineering.  The undergraduate mechanical engineering program is ABET accredited and supports the university’s mission of educating the whole person, professional formation, and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. 

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in teaching and mentoring students; an established record of research; an interest in pursuing external funding; and a genuine desire to contribute to the mission of Seattle University. Candidates having expertise with teaching in an online or hybrid environment are encouraged to apply.  Responsibilities will include teaching, maintaining an active research program and providing service to the university, such as assisting in the development of new graduate programs. 

Requirements: Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related field.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. More than 7,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2014” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit applications through https://jobs.seattleu.edu, including a cover letter summarizing qualifications and potential contributions to Seattle University; curriculum vitae, statements of your teaching philosophy and research plans, (unofficial) graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references.  Letters of reference will be solicited upon completion of application.  Application review begins December 1, 2014. 

For more information about the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University, visit our website at http://www.seattleu.edu/scieng/me/. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Teodora Rutar Shuman at teodora@seattleu.edu.