Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Brief Description of Duties
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is an urban land-grant institution and is classified as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). UDC is the only public university in Washington, DC and it aims to offer a comprehensive, quality post-secondary education that is affordable to DC residents at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. Within UDC’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), ABET-accredited programs are offered in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering along with graduate programs in the aforementioned disciplines. The students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have won national design competitions and obtained internships and positions with prestigious employers such as NASA, Lockheed Martin, Intel, Apple, and area defense contractors. UDC is located within a 30-mile distance from the Naval Research Laboratory, Army Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Institute of Health (NIH), NASA and hundreds of technology-focused private and government organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
- Performing academic duties
- University service
- Contributing to externally funded research projects where applicable
- Working with other faculty members within the University to help develop cross-disciplinary research
Minimum Job Requirements
- Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, and have a strong record of teaching and scholarly work.
- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (listing publications), statement teaching philosophy/interests and research interests, and a statement of commitment to advancing equity and fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment.