Assistant/Associate Collegiate Professor 537447 Blacksburg, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Teaching & Research Faculty College of Engineering Job Description The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a non-tenure track Collegiate Faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level, depending on experience and qualifications, in the broad areas of controls and vibrations
engineering with an anticipated start date of August 2027.We are seeking candidates who are committed to a career in teaching. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in both regular and laboratory classroom settings, as well as in distance-learning environments. There is the possibility of teaching graduate courses. The position also includes contributions to departmental service and the
mentoring and advising of students. We are seeking candidates who have teaching interests in the areas of controls and vibrations engineering in addition to expertise in design, technical electives, capstone senior design, leadership/entrepreneurship, and instrumentation/experimental-methods courses. Candidates with industry experience are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates based
on credentials and experience in the areas of controls and vibrations engineering who can also teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses. Required Qualifications Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline by the start of their appointment. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience as the lead instructor in mechanical engineering undergraduate courses
is preferred. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Hours per week 40 Review Date October 9, 2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to
preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate
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