Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track) job in Youngstown

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track)

Location
Youngstown, OH

Job Type
Full-time Faculty

Job Number
202300223

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Mechanical Engineering

Bargaining Unit Status
Ohio Education Association (OEA)

Salary Grade
ASST

Summary of Position
The Mechanical Engineering Program in Rayen School of Engineering at YSU is seeking a faculty member who can teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate level in mechanical engineering. All areas of Mechanical Engineering will be considered, with an emphasis placed on the solid mechanics specialties. The ideal candidate will be able to develop externally funded research projects and work effectively with local and regional companies including the National Additive Manufacturing Innovative Institute, America Makes, located in Youngstown. YSU is student-centered and, as such, this person must be an effective classroom teacher, a good communicator, and a person who can work effectively with students to achieve their full potential as mechanical engineers. Duties include developing and teaching courses from the sophomore to graduate level in the mechanical engineering program, actively pursuing external funding, student advising, and participation in college, university, and community service.

Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to teach topics in the dynamics systems and design areas. Competence with computational tools and experience with laboratory development. Strong commitment to teaching excellence and hands-on laboratory-based instruction. Dedication to continued professional development and scholarship. Evidence of interest in working with students.

Supplemental Information
Position start date will be Fall semester 2024 (August 2024).