| Location | New Orleans, LA |
JobID: 2099
Category: Academic and Student Affairs
JobSchedule: Full time
Posted Date: 2026-10-07T22:24:46+00:00
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Position Summary
Tulane University invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics within the School of Science and Engineering.
About the Department
The Department of Physics and Engineering Physics is pursuing interdisciplinary excellence through the integration of physics and core engineering disciplines and is substantially expanding its mechanical engineering programs, including the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, a Minor in Mechanical Engineering, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
The Department also offers an established Engineering Physics undergraduate major and a Materials Physics & Engineering PhD program.
About the School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University
The School of Science and Engineering provides exceptional opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and supports the development of cutting-edge research and educational initiatives. The School is distinctive as the only academic unit at a major research university to merge the behavioral sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, and mathematics, which provides an unusually rich environment for innovative programs and interdisciplinary research.
Tulane University is a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities (AAU), is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 (Very High Research Activity) and Community Engaged university, and is committed to research and education at the highest levels. Tulane University offers a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary interactions, a strong public service theme, and a commitment to science as a major thrust of research, scholarship, and education.
About the Opportunity
The successful candidate will play a central role in the development and delivery of Mechanical Engineering Studio, a sequence of hands-on, project-based courses designed to complement the traditional mechanical engineering curriculum. These courses provide students with opportunities to integrate engineering fundamentals through open-ended design, analysis, experimentation, prototyping, manufacturing, teamwork, and industry- and research-related projects.
As the mechanical engineering programs continue to grow, the successful candidate will help establish and continuously refine the Studio curriculum while also teaching additional courses within the discipline.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This position is particularly well suited to engineers and educators with substantial practical experience in areas such as:
Candidates with experience developing project-based, experiential, or studio-based engineering courses are especially encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
The Professor of Practice will:
Appointment Details
Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
Application Deadline
Applications received by January 5, 2027, will receive full consideration.
Additional Information
Additional information about the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics can be found at: sse.tulane.edu/pep
Questions About the Position
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact:
Prof. Matt Barrios
matthew.barrios@tulane.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection, or participation criterion for Tulane's employment or educational programs and activities.
Accommodation Assistance
Tulane University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact the Office of Human Resources:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Significant professional, postdoctoral, or industry experience.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Mechanical engineering design
Manufacturing
Product development
Aerospace engineering
Robotics
Energy systems
Related engineering disciplines
Experience with:
Engineering design processes
Prototyping and manufacturing techniques
CAD/CAE tools
Experimental methods
Hands-on engineering practices
Experience developing project-based, experiential, or studio-based engineering courses.
Develop and teach Mechanical Engineering Studio courses.
Design and continuously improve studio-based, experiential learning curricula.
Integrate engineering fundamentals with industry and research-focused projects.
Teach additional mechanical engineering courses as needed to support program growth.
Mentor undergraduate design projects and student teams.
Support development of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
Contribute to departmental efforts to build an innovative and practice-oriented engineering program.
Participate in departmental, school, and university activities as appropriate.
Collaborate with faculty to strengthen interdisciplinary engineering education.
Support student learning through hands-on design, experimentation, prototyping, and manufacturing experiences.