Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Company: Gannon University
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Division School of Engineering and ComputingDepartment Col. of
Engineering & BusinessLocation Erie, PaPosition SummaryThe
Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering
and Business at Gannon University invites applications for two (2)
tenure-track positions for Assistant Professor of Mechanical
Engineering. The nine-month appointment will begin in August 2023.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate
mechanical engineering courses, develop and implement a sustainable
research program, and will have a key role in developing pioneering
industry collaborations and research initiatives by engaging with
internal/external program stakeholders.Gannon University is
committed to excellence in student-centered learning with an
emphasis on student-learning outcomes. The faculty member will work
collaboratively with colleagues, deliver instruction, advise
students, engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer
Model of Scholarship (as is appropriate to the application and
receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon), and engage in
University, professional, and community service activities. The
successful candidate must be able to support and promote the
University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its
liberal arts and professional education traditions.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSThe functions below are detailed in the faculty handbook
in Volume IV of the Institutional Policy Manual.Teach 24 credit
hours in the academic year or as otherwise specified by the faculty
member's appointment notice; student course evaluations are to be
completed in each course. This position is eligible for up to six
credits of release time per academic year once your research
portfolio has been reviewed and established. Faculty are expected
to employ sound pedagogical practices and to use technology as
appropriate, including the University's learning management system.
Faculty shall assist with course revisions and curriculum
development as needed.Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes
in all courses taught.Engage in scholarly pursuits pertinent to
their academic discipline. Scholarship, as defined by the Boyer
model, includes: scholarship of discovery, scholarship of
integration, scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching,
and scholarship of engagement.Participate in service to the
University, the community, and to their profession. Attend
convocations, commencement exercises, and community
meetings.Participate in ongoing professional development.Assist,
advise, and mentor students enrolled at the University.Fulfill the
essential duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as
described in Volume IV of the Gannon University Institutional
Policy Manual which contains the approved policies and procedures
of the University concerning the terms and conditions of faculty
employment at the University.Required QualificationsEducation:
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field with
significant professional and/or research experience in the broad
area of solid mechanics, including dynamic systems and control,
materials science, or manufacturing.Rank: In accordance with the
University's standards, the Provost and Vice President for Student
Experience awards initial rank at the time of employment.
Completion of dissertation is required for rank of Assistant
Professor and placement on the tenure track.University Mission:
Must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive
Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts
foundation that supports exemplary professional education
programs.Preferred QualificationsComputational and/or experimental
background is a plus, and previous academic experience is
preferred. Candidates expecting to complete their dissertation by
August 1, 2023, will be considered.Physical DemandsMust be able to
meet the physical demands associated with a normal academic
environment.Work is performed in a normal classroom and office
setting.Tenure Status Tenure TrackPosition Type Regular
FacultyEmployment Status Full-TimePosition Length 9MCredits Per
Year 24
Keywords: Gannon University, Erie , Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Other , Erie, Pennsylvania
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