Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Fluids (Tenure-track)

Hiring DepartmentThe University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Engineering & Sciences welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with a Thermal Fluids begin August 2025.Salary Range$80,000.00 depending on qualificationsEssential FunctionsIn addition to teaching and service responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to establish innovative, externally-funded research program(s) with effective collaborations in their area of expertise with industry and national labs. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in addressing problems related to thermal science and fluid mechanics, preferably with a focus on oil and gas, aerospace, and renewable energy. The successful candidate should additionally have plans to involve undergraduate and graduate students in their research.Official duties and responsibilities of a Tenure Track faculty members include teaching and service activities as assigned.Non-Tenure track, full-time teaching position on a 9 month contractFaculty are expected to teach undergraduate coursesFace to face and or hybrid teaching interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus for a minimum of four days a week.Teach up to 30 credit hours per contract yearAssist in collecting assessment data as outlined by the ABET and SACSCOC Program CoordinatorAchieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taughtFaculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and use appropriate technologyStudent course evaluations are to be completed each courseAbide by deadlines and processes for submitting gradesAdvise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hoursParticipate in course/laboratory revisions and curriculum development as assignedWork with other faculty and staff to advance the programAttending department, college and university faculty meetingsAttend convocations, commencement exercises, recruitment activities and community meetings.Required QualificationsPhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related fieldExperience in Grant writingTeaching experience in education or industryProven history of collaboration with students, faculty and staffEvidence of mentoring student researchPreferred QualificationsCollege-level teaching, project based or lab teaching experienceAbility to teach in all areas of the programExperience with students and academic mentoringRelevant industry and practical experienceJ-18808-Ljbffr