Posting Information

Position TitleAssistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Solid Mechanics)

Job Posting Number2025006TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentIngram School of Engineering

Position Description

TheIngram School of Engineering (https://www.engineering.txstate.edu/) of Texas State University has launched a newMechanical Engineering program (https://www.engineering.txstate.edu/programs/mechanical.html) that incorporates Industry 4.0 tools and technologies throughout the curriculum to prepare students who can design and develop mechanical and thermal systems that are intelligent, interconnected, and integrated with the virtual world and emerging digital infrastructures. Currently, the program seeks to fill a tenure-track position in solid mechanics at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program in their areas of expertise, exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels, participate in curriculum and program development, and perform university and professional service. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with Industry 4.0 tools and technologies.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a very closely related discipline.

• Academic and research background in the field of solid mechanics.

• Research competence evidenced by publications related to solid mechanics in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with Industry 4.0 tools and technologies.

• Postdoctoral and/or industrial experience.

• Record of teaching experience.

• An ability to work collaboratively with faculty across multiple departments and programs.

• Knowledge about ABET accreditation procedures and deliverables.

• Demonstrated experience writing and securing grants and contracts.

• Expertise in experimental methods in solid mechanics.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49728

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by November 15, 2024.

1) Cover letter that clearly addresses each of the required and each of the preferred qualifications for that position. Failure to provide in the cover letter the requested information may result in the application being considered incomplete.

2) Curriculum vitae including

a) Academic background

b) List of post-doctoral and/or professional employments

c) List of published and/or submitted peer-reviewed articles

d) List of authored, funded research proposals, with funding amount and funding agency

e) List of courses taught as Instructor of Record or under another role

3) Statements of current and future research interests

4) Statements of teaching philosophy and interests

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start DateFall 2025

Posting Date09/24/2024

Review Date11/15/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49728

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