Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400386

College/Division

Civil Engineering

Opening Date

09/11/2026

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

Jackson State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Engineering, with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.

Examples of Duties

• Teach undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses, as well as other general engineering courses, as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Develop and maintain a strong, externally funded research program; conduct independent research; and publish regularly in high-quality, peer-reviewed engineering journals.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including supervising M.S. thesis and Ph.D. dissertation research.
• Initiate and participate in collaborative research activities both within the university and with external partners, including industry and other academic institutions.
• Contribute to service activities at the department, college, and university levels, and provide professional service to the broader community.
• Actively participate in accreditation and assessment processes, including SACSCOC and ABET requirements.
• Engage in student recruitment, curriculum development, and other departmental initiatives as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with a diverse student population and foster a collegial, collaborative environment among faculty, staff, and students.

Typical Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Evidence of the potential to establish and sustain an active, externally funded research program is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to publish high-quality research in reputable, peer-reviewed engineering journals.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Industrial experience is highly desirable, as it enhances the ability to bridge theory and practice in both teaching and research.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain one, is strongly preferred.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

• Yes
• No

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Jackson State University (MS)

Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

P.O. Box 17028

Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

Phone (601) 979-2015

Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/