Instructor 537446 Blacksburg, Virginia Mechanical Engineering Teaching & Research Faculty College of Engineering Job Description The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech is seeking applications for a teaching faculty position at the Instructor rank with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, fluid
dynamics, heat and mass transfer, and related fields. Instructors have a commitment to the instructional mission of the department, with a primary focus on undergraduate teaching, curricular and program development, and the design and integration of innovative pedagogy. Required Qualifications Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline by the start time 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 Restricted 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 colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and
Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along
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