Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track)

About the role

The Mechanical Engineering Department at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for full-time (tenure-track) faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in areas related to Mechanical Engineering. The department is a vibrant unit within the Grove School of Engineering, offering the highest enrollment among engineering majors and committed to excellence in research, teaching, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cutting-edge research across fundamental heat transfer and thermal-fluids systems, energy, fluid dynamics, materials engineering, advanced manufacturing, and AI-driven innovation.
• Develop an externally funded research program and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor/advise students at all levels and contribute to the academic wellbeing of the department.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Experience and an extensive research and publication record may lead to consideration for the rank of Associate Professor.

Qualifications

• Commitment to research and teaching excellence.
• Ability to attract significant research funding.
• Proficiency in mentoring and supporting student development.

Skills

• Leverage AI to advance innovation in materials, robotics, manufacturing, or other relevant areas.
• Collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within the department and beyond.

Benefits

CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication are also provided as part of ongoing faculty professional development.

Pay

Salary Range: $90,838 - $109,025. Salaries above the contractual base are available commensurate with experience and the PSC-CUNY contract.

Schedule

Full-time employment.

Contact Information

To apply, only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered. Please go to CUNY Jobs and search for Job Opening ID number: 31080. Follow the instructions to upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching philosophy statements, and five professional references as a single PDF document.

Closing Date

The review of applications begins on December 1, 2025, and the position remains open until filled.