The Grand Valley State University Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in mechanical engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with an anticipated start date of August 6, 2025.

The ideal candidate will bring teaching and research experience in the general thermo-fluids area, specifically in computational fluid dynamics, HVAC, alternative energy, and/or propulsion. The ideal candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate, including some freshman-level courses, and graduate courses. Summer teaching with additional pay is highly encouraged. This position opens at the Assistant Professor level but could be extended to the Associate Professor level with appropriate experience.

Candidates must have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a directly related field. The new hire will be expected to engage in high-quality mentoring and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to an environment of inclusive excellence, develop a research program that includes both undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in departmental, university, and professional service.

The BSE program at GVSU includes mandatory co-op education experiences and extensive experiential learning components, including industry-sponsored senior projects. The MSE program emphasizes professional practice as well as applied research. Partly sponsored by local industry, these programs yield job-ready as well as graduate-school-ready engineering graduates in support of the diversified regional industries.

The mechanical engineering program values interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships both within and outside the University. The extensive industry ties of the Padnos College of Engineering provide unique opportunities for industry collaboration and applied research.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in mechanical engineering or a directly related field
• Documented teaching skills
• Documented research skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Grant writing abilities
• Industry experience
• Industry ties
• Project management skills

Minimum starting salary: Assistant Professor: $90,000; commensurate with experience.

Minimum starting salary: Associate Professor: $110,000; commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

How to apply: Candidates should submit:

• (1) a cover letter with a summary of their scientific background, strengths, plan, and teaching experience;
• (2) a complete curriculum vitae;
• (3) a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy and interests (2 pages maximum); a statement of research interests (2 pages maximum);
• (4) and contact information for at least three references.

The application materials must be submitted electronically at GVSU Careers. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Wendy Reffeor ([email protected]).

Deadline: All completed applications received by December 14, 2024, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.