ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE NTT TEACHING PROFESSOR - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering #00098277
About the role
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) in Rolla, Missouri is seeking a non‑tenure‑track (NTT) teaching faculty member at the assistant/associate professor rank. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality undergraduate instruction across fundamental mechanical and aerospace engineering courses, with preference for expertise in thermo‑fluids & heat transfer or instrumentation & controls, while also being prepared to teach other core courses in the curriculum. The nominal teaching load is three to four courses per semester (six to eight per academic year) with typical class sizes of 40‑80 students. NTT faculty begin as Assistant Teaching Professor and are eligible for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor; this open‑rank position will be hired at the level commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition to teaching, the role includes service activities such as design‑team advising, academic advising, curriculum development, program assessment, and committee engagement, and the candidate is expected to achieve sustained recognition as a stimulating, inspiring, and effective teacher with demonstrated excellence in creating effective learning materials and teaching techniques. Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H‑1B status or other work‑authorized status. Missouri S&T is a leading research university offering over 100 degree programs; its College of Engineering and Computing enrolls about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students. Located in Rolla, Missouri — about 100 miles west of St. Louis — the campus provides a safe, friendly environment surrounded by Ozark scenery, a low cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant recreational and cultural opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality teaching at the undergraduate level across a range of fundamental mechanical and aerospace engineering courses.
- Develop, organize, and deliver lecture‑based instruction in areas such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, controls, and instrumentation.
- Teach other fundamental courses required in the mechanical or aerospace undergraduate curricula as needed.
- Advise design teams, provide academic advising, contribute to curriculum development, conduct program assessment, and serve on departmental committees.
- Participate in service activities that support departmental growth and student success.
- Produce effective learning materials and employ innovative teaching techniques to enhance student learning.