Mechanical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position

About the role

Penn State Behrend invites applicants for two Mechanical Engineering tenure-track faculty positions starting in Spring 2025 or Fall 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for higher rank, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and guide senior design projects in the area(s) of engineering and design, system dynamics, measurements and instrumentation, and fundamental computer programming.
• Work in a collaborative environment and a research program that integrates undergraduate student experiences.
• Contribute to an active research program aligned with the school’s strengths in advanced manufacturing, materials and polymers, energy and sustainability, robotics and automation, and AI-enabled engineering design.
• Pursue interdisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships, leveraging Behrend’s Open Lab model and state-of-the-art facilities.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, is required by the appointment start date.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, an active research program, and service to the university.

Qualifications

• Strong institutional support for both undergraduate education and applied research.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, materials and polymers, energy and sustainability, robotics and automation, and AI-enabled engineering design.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and integrate undergraduate student experiences.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• A generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, with the possibility of remote or hybrid work arrangements.