Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Summary:

The Department of Mechanical & Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Alabama A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

We seek a dynamic and highly qualified candidate with expertise in nuclear engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), gas turbine systems, material sciences and thermal-fluid sciences. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching a wide range of courses including Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Reactor Engineering I & II, Gas Turbines, Material Sciences and CFD. A specialization in nuclear systems is particularly desirable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level Mechanical Engineering courses, including but not limited to:

• Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

• Nuclear Reactor Engineering I & II

• Gas Turbine Systems

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Thermal Sciences and related courses

• Develop and enhance mechanical engineering laboratories.

• Supervise senior design and graduate projects.

• Engage in scholarly research and seek extramural funding.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute to department, college, university, and professional service

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.): 

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Ability to teach across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a strong emphasis on nuclear engineering, CFD, gas turbines, material sciences and thermal sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and teaching experience in nuclear reactor systems.
• Experience in securing external research funding.
• Proven ability to develop and teach laboratory-based courses.
• Background in materials science, manufacturing, or propulsion is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of:

• Nuclear Reactor Engineering

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Gas Turbine Systems

• Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics

• Materials Science and Manufacturing

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.