Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering - University of North Texas System

Denton, TX

About the Job

Title: Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering

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: Competitive salary based on experience

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 inclusive 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 provides engineering programs that combine fundamentals of mechanical engineering with a broad specialization on subjects related to energy production, management, and distribution. Also offered are engineering technology programs that are based on applications of technology to solve engineering problems. Our department is the second largest in the College of Engineering.

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

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is currently looking to hire a faculty member at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor / Clinical Associate Professor (non-tenure-track position) starting Fall semester of 2025. We are looking for a qualified candidate to help manage senior capstone design in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Construction Engineering Technology/Construction Management. The candidate will be expected to teach graduate-level Engineering Management courses or undergraduate-level construction management courses based on their qualifications and experience. This position will primarily be teaching-focused, and it has an assigned workload of 80% teaching and 20% service in the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Management / Construction Engineering, or in a related field.

To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor, the candidate should have 5 years in the rank of assistant clinical professor or have equivalent prior relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with industrial experience and engineering project management experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Optional document to upload - If you have prior teaching experience in the discipline please list university-level courses taught and student ratings received.

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination 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.

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