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Teaching Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is seeking candidates for Teaching Assistant Professor positions designed to strengthen the undergraduate learning experience in both Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE) programs. Beginning in the 2016–2017 academic year, these roles focus primarily on teaching and student engagement, ensuring that engineering students receive strong academic guidance while developing practical technical skills.
Core Teaching Responsibilities
Teaching Assistant Professors are expected to serve as instructors for six or seven required undergraduate courses each academic year. These courses typically span sophomore through senior levels and may include subjects such as Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice (MAE 277), Machines and Mechanisms (MAE 311), Manufacturing Processes (MAE 364), and Engineering Materials (MAE 381). Additional courses like Design Process and Methods (MAE 451) and the Senior Design Project (MAE 494) give students the opportunity to apply engineering theory to real-world design challenges.
Beyond classroom instruction, the role includes contributing to broader academic initiatives within the department. Faculty members help design and implement programs that enhance undergraduate education, including student advising systems, industry internship opportunities, and improvements to laboratory equipment and instrumentation. These initiatives ensure that students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on engineering experience.
Teaching faculty also collaborate with departmental committees to support academic excellence and student success. Efforts may include participating in diversity initiatives, helping secure external educational grants, and supporting projects aligned with the department’s academic objectives and long-term educational strategy. These activities help maintain strong connections between academic programs, industry needs, and student development.
Successful candidates must thrive in a collaborative academic environment and demonstrate a commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds. By combining effective teaching, mentorship, and program development, Teaching Assistant Professors play an essential role in preparing future engineers to solve complex technical challenges and succeed in a rapidly evolving field.
What is Minimum Qualifications?
The Teaching Assistant Professor candidate should have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field. Ph.D. must be conferring before the appointment. Preferred Qualifications is Experience in teaching large undergraduate courses, such as those listed above, is preferred.
How much Teacher Salary Range? Salary Range is $50,000 – $75,000 this is very excellent teacher salary.
What are Special Instructions to Applicants?
Applicants must also answer the following question submitted as “Other Document 1”. Applications sent without a response to this issue will not be considered.
What skills do you see as necessary when choosing curriculum and learning activities for a diverse group of students? Give examples from your personal experience when you have developed or used those skills.
Applicants are specifically asked to emphasize their educational, not their research, accomplishments.
Job Position Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Classification Title Lecturer 10
Posting Number 1600479
Department 0314-Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Employer State
Appointment Type 02 – Faculty
Job Type UUP Faculty
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