Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering

About the role

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position reporting to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position beginning in Fall 2027, subject to renewal as defined in the Widener University Faculty Handbook. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, including foundational engineering courses. Additional teaching assignments may be based on the candidate's expertise and departmental needs. In addition to teaching, the candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students, contribute to ABET assessment and accreditation activities, support continuous improvement initiatives, participate in student recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts, and engage in service to the department, the School of Engineering, and the University. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in advancing the educational mission and strategic goals of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Engineering. Review of applications begins December 15, 2026. U.S. work authorization is required. Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement consistent with Widener's Flexible Work policy.

Responsibilities

Essential duties

• Teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and related engineering disciplines such as Materials, Kinematics, Vibrations, or Design.
• Teach foundational engineering courses such as Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD), as assigned.
• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction using effective and inclusive teaching practices.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students on academic and professional development.
• Supervise and mentor Mechanical Engineering Senior Design (Capstone) projects.
• Contribute to ABET assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities, including course assessment and documentation.
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, outreach, and other initiatives that support enrollment growth and student success.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the educational mission and strategic goals of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Engineering.

Secondary responsibilities

• Participate in faculty governance and serve on departmental, school, and university committees, as appropriate.
• Attend and actively participate in department meetings, school meetings, commencement, open houses, and other academic and university events.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of a visiting faculty appointment, as assigned by the Department Chair or Dean.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated teaching ability in mechanical engineering courses.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising students.
• Experience with industrial collaboration at university setting.

Physical requirements

• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support events and organizational activities.
• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to move between offices, floors, and campus buildings.