Mechanical Engineering - Assistant Professor
Position Summary Information
| General Description/Position Purpose |
The Shippensburg University’s Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position effective August 2026 to teach in our mechanical engineering undergraduate program. We welcome applicants at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Rank is commensurate with qualifications including prior teaching, research and professional experience.
The candidate must be able to teach at least four of the following undergraduate courses:
Please see the course catalog at the following link for additional courses and course descriptions,Shippensburg University
The position requires interest in mentoring undergraduate engineering students through active advising, extra-curricular groups to include participation in various competitions such as the SAE Baja and Student Design Competitions. The candidate will also engage in the ABET accreditation process and help lead the effort to earn accreditation for this program. In addition, faculty members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field by the time of the appointment. Candidates must have appropriate qualifications to supervise student design and capstone projects. As part of a successful on-campus interview process, candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of understanding diverse populations. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Professional Engineering License in Mechanical Engineering in the state of Pennsylvania or ability to obtain the license in two years. Familiarity and experience with ASME or SAE design competitions (Baja, Formula, or Aero Design) and ability to lead student engineering clubs. Three years of teaching experience at college undergraduate level. |
Posting Detail Information
| Open Date | 11/18/2025 |
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| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions |
Application procedure: All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Materials submitted in other formats, i.e. paper applications, will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit:
Copies of any professional certificates may also be submitted (optional).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. |
| Additional Information | Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollments and budget allocations. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation. About the Department: The Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department was established in 2018 as part of the Morgan School of Engineering. The school also includes Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Computer Science. The department includes a newly established Milton and Doreen Morgan Engineering Lab building which includes twelve civil and mechanical engineering labs equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The Mechanical and Civil Engineering programs have been ABET accredited since 2023. For more information about the Morgan School of Engineering please visit Shippensburg University – Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department. |
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