Job description
Full Time Faculty - Mechanical Engineering, NSU
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Description of Position
The Department of Natural Sciences at Northeastern State University (NSU) is currently seeking
a mechanical engineering faculty member beginning August 2024. It is a tenure-track position,
appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor. NSU has recently built a new mechanical
engineering program. This exciting new program presents a unique opportunity to develop a high
quality, student focused engineering program in Northeastern Oklahoma. NSU is a
predominantly undergraduate university of approximately 8,000 students. The main campus is
located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with branch campuses in Broken Arrow and Muskogee; the
engineering program will offer courses on the Tahlequah and Broken Arrow campuses. The
candidate’s primary duty is at the Tahlequah campus, but he/she may also teach at the Broken
Arrow campus if needed.
The Department of Natural Sciences within the College of Science and Health Professions has
modern facilities on all three campuses, with recently constructed and equipped science
complexes in Tahlequah and Broken Arrow. Northeastern State University traces its roots to the
founding of the original Cherokee National Female Seminary in 1851, establishing NSU as a
leader in education in Oklahoma. The City of Tahlequah, located at the foot of the picturesque
Ozark Mountains in eastern Oklahoma, remains the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The Broken
Arrow campus is located approximately 50 miles from the Tahlequah campus and is noted as a
modern center of higher education in the Tulsa metro area.
Responsibilities
1. The successful candidate will help build the recently approved mechanical engineering
program and teach related courses.
2. Teaching assignments may include both day and evening classes, on the Tahlequah and
Broken Arrow campuses, distance learning classes, and online or blended formats.
3. Work toward ABET accreditation of the recently approved mechanical engineering program.
4. Be engaged in scholarly activities that include undergraduate students, which may include an
externally funded research program that involves undergraduate students.
5. Advise students.
6. Serve on department, college, and university committees.
7. Possible participation in community outreach opportunities.
8. Perform other service duties typically associated with university faculty.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience in the field of mechanical engineering is required, which may
include graduate work. Licensed Professional Engineer preferred. Desirable attributes include
commitment to teaching excellence, experience with ABET accreditation, the potential to
develop a research program that includes undergraduates, responsiveness to student needs, good
oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
Education Requirements
Ph.D. required, ABD considered in mechanical engineering, if doctorate received within 1 year
of start date. Doctorate required for tenure track and rank of assistant professor.
Projected hire date August 5, 2024
The due date of application is February 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m., CST.
We will continue to accept applications after February 15, 2024 until the position is filled, but we
will give priority to the applicants who submit before or on the due date.
NOTE: An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
Job highlights
Qualifications: Responsibilities:
● Minimum of 2 years experience in the field of
mechanical engineering is required, which may
include graduate work
● Experience with ABET accreditation, the
potential to develop a research program that
includes undergraduates
● Responsiveness to student needs, good oral and
written communication skills, and the ability to
work in a team environment
● Ph.D. required, ABD considered in mechanical
engineering, if doctorate received within 1 year
of start date
● Doctorate required for tenure track and rank of
assistant professor
● Teaching assignments may include both day and
evening classes, on the Tahlequah and Broken
Arrow campuses, distance learning classes, and
online or blended formats
● Work toward ABET accreditation of the recently
approved mechanical engineering program
● Be engaged in scholarly activities that include
undergraduate students, which may include an
externally funded research program
● Serve on department, college, and university
● Perform other service duties typically associated
with university faculty
Required documents
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter
3. Teaching Philosophy - limit to 3 pages
4. Research Philosophy - limit to 3 pages
5. Transcripts for the highest degree earned
6. Three references
Transcripts may be scanned, saved, and uploaded. An official/certified transcript from all
institutions is required upon employment.