Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Req Id: 44514

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

City: Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in mechanical engineering starting in August 2027.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and have earned a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related area by the time of appointment. This position will require teaching and research. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the general area of mechanical engineering, particularly the mechanics area, as well as engineering fundamentals within the First-Year Engineering program. Applicants for the position are required to have a strong commitment to teaching and laboratory instruction. Candidates shall have the ability to establish and sustain an active research program in their area of expertise and to attract external funding that leads to publications in scholarly journals. Candidates are also expected to participate in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels.

PFW offers a competitive salary and benefits package and an excellent work environment. Fort Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana and is located within a few hours of drive time to Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Indianapolis. It is a great community that boasts affordable housing and a low cost of living.

Application Process

philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, research plan, and the names of three references to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Mechanical-Engineering/44514-en_US. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. All candidates who are interviewed will be asked to prepare and deliver a 40-minute teaching demonstration.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer. The position is contingent on available funding and a satisfactory background records check. Candidates must be allowed to work in the US by the start date.

Should you have questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair:

Dr. Hosni Abu-Mulaweh

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

2101 East Coliseum Boulevard

Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499

MESearch@pfw.edu

https://www.pfw.edu/etcs/cme

Apply now

Posting Start Date: 10/8/26