Northern Arizona University

Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering

FLAGSTAFF, AZPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Northern Arizona University

  • Job overview

    The Assistant Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University focuses on teaching and mentoring students, particularly in thermal-fluids and solid-deformable body design, contributing to the department's educational mission.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves teaching 24 credit hours annually, developing undergraduate courses, increasing student recruitment and retention, providing student mentorship, maintaining office hours, updating course content, participating in assessment processes, and performing service duties within the university.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field by August 2025 and at least three years of college-level teaching experience; preferred qualifications include experience in ABET-accredited programs, online teaching, curriculum development, industry experience, and engagement with external sponsors.

  • Work environment and culture

    The department emphasizes a student-centered approach, hands-on learning, close faculty-student interaction, mentoring, and collaborative research within a community-focused environment.

  • Company information

    Northern Arizona University's Mechanical Engineering Department offers bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs, is ABET-accredited, has over 650 students and 17 faculty, and engages in research and partnerships addressing regional engineering challenges.

  • Job location and travel

    This is an on-site position primarily at Northern Arizona University campuses or facilities, with rare opportunities for remote work.

  • Unique job features

    The position is career track (non-tenure track) with a focus on teaching, curriculum development, and student engagement in a department known for its rigorous and industry-aligned programs.

Company overview

Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public research university located in Flagstaff, Arizona. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including business, education, health sciences, and engineering. NAU generates revenue through tuition fees, state funding, research grants, and partnerships with industry. Established in 1899, the university has a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement, and it is known for its commitment to sustainability and student success.

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  • Connect with faculty and staff within the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent department research projects, expressing enthusiasm for their hands-on learning approach, or asking about mentorship opportunities for student teams like SAE or ASME.

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