Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Title: Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Engineering Management

Employee Classification: Clinical Associate Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas (UNT) is a vibrant and expanding part of the College of Engineering, currently recognized as the second-largest department within the college. As a student-focused, public research university, UNT prides itself on fostering a dynamic academic community that emphasizes excellence in education, cutting-edge research, and innovation.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified individual to teach in one or several of our engineering disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Engineering Management.

The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. Opportunities include teaching graduate courses in Engineering Management, and Mechanical and Energy Engineering, and/or undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology. This flexibility allows the department to align teaching assignments with the candidate's strengths. Candidates with multiple areas of expertise in Mechanical Engineering will be especially well-suited to this interdisciplinary role.

This position emphasizes teaching and service, with a workload distribution of 70% teaching and 30% service. The selected candidate will engage in service activities that support the department’s mission, such as committee participation, student mentoring, and industry outreach. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing educational offerings, contributing to student success, and building strong connections with industry partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field.

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience, particularly in a relevant engineering discipline. A history of interdisciplinary collaboration is highly desired, with the ability to leverage these partnerships to enhance the academic curriculum and broaden experiential learning opportunities for the students.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. If you have prior teaching experience in one of the preferred disciplines, please list university-level courses taught and the corresponding student ratings received. Also, list any experience associated with mentoring and fundraising in support of the capstone senior design.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.