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Position Information

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.

Position TitleFred Pirkle Endowed Assistant Professor of Engineering TechnologyRequisition201900060FRankAssistant ProfessorFLSA statusExemptHiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position CategoryPosition TypeFull-Time Tenure TrackCollegeCollege of Science & Engineering TechnologyDepartmentDept of Engineering TechnologyQuicklinkhttp://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22446 Refer Applicants To

Contact NameDr. Junkun MaTitle

Engineering Technology Search Committee Chair
Department of Engineering Technology
Sam Houston State University
Box 2088
Huntsville, Texas 77341

Contact PhonePhone: 936-294-2350Contact Emailjxm158@shsu.edu Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Seventy-five percent teaching, twenty-five percent research appointment with service activities required for promotion, merit based pay raise, and tenure. Ability to teach traditional and online courses is expected. The successful applicant will contribute to our growing undergraduate research program. The applicant is expected to help with improving the Engineering Technology (and future mechanical engineering technology) program including further development of lab and teaching resources, curriculum development, and application for academic accreditation and certification programs (i.e. ABET, ATMAE, SME).

Educational Requirements for the Position

An earned doctorate degree in Engineering and/or Technology, Mechanical Engineering/Technology with manufacturing emphasis, Industrial Technology with manufacturing emphasis, Mechatronics or other closely related fields.

Experience Required for the Position

Desired areas of interest include mechanical and manufacturing systems, mechatronics, electromechanical systems, quality control and management, engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid power or other subjects related to mechanical and manufacturing engineering and technology.

Other Requirements for the Position

Excellent communication skills are required. Applicant must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Three years of related industrial, college teaching experiences are preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Electronically submit the following to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com:
•Letter of interest
•Curriculum vita
•Statement of teaching philosophy
•Statement of research and goals
•Official transcripts of all university work
•Names and contact information of three references. (Three recommendation letters required before campus interviews)

Open Until FilledYes EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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   (Open Ended Question)

Candidate DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research & Goals
5. Reference Contact Information
6. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3