Open Rank Professor

Tennessee Tech University   Cookeville, TN   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 21, 2024
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Open Rank Professor


Position Number: 133120
Department: Mechanical Engineering

Job Purpose
Teach courses, develop and perform research, recruit and advise graduate students and fulfill service mission for the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering curricula, engage in scholarly activities, develop externally funded research programs, mentor undergraduate students, advise research students at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels, serve on committees, engage in professional and public service.

We are seeking qualified candidates in all areas of mechanical, materials, or manufacturing engineering, with particular interest in thermal materials science.

Energy/Thermal Systems and Experimental Thermal-Fluid Sciences area. Renewable Energy, Energy Storage and Nuclear Energy. Materials Science and advanced materials and structures.

The ideal candidate is one who shares the mission and vision of the Department, College, and University and helps the university grow. More information about the department’s academic programs and research can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/engineering/programs/me/.



Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of employment. The ability to perform the essential functions. The ability to communicate effectively and to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty, students, administrators, staff and public.



Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the doctorate degree, the bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution is preferred. Prior teaching and or post-doc experience.



Work Hours:

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2024.

Benefits Information
Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

To apply, visit https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/16561







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