Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University seeks applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning in Fall 2022. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and should have expertise and a proven track record of accomplishment in one of the following areas: Mechanical Design, Solid Mechanics, Robotics, Mechatronics, and Automation. Experience with experimental techniques is a plus. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering; pursue scholarly and funded research activities; and support our innovative freshman engineering program. 

Western New England University has a vibrant undergraduate mechanical engineering program that emphasizes industrially relevant research and design, as well as an active Master of Science program.  The program prides itself on delivering high-quality engineering education while providing strong mentorship to students.  The ME department maintains strong relationships with regional and national industries and corporations.

Screening of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vita, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information of at least three references.

Excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,900 students, including more than 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.  For more information about the University, visit our website at http://www.wne.edu.

Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.

In alignment with the University’s commitment to health and safety, all Faculty and Staff are required to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.

To apply to this position please visit http://employment.wne.edu.