What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position-Mechanical Engineering Program position at Ave Maria University?
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Faculty Position Mechanical Engineering Program Ave Maria University
Ave Maria FL 34142
The Mechanical Engineering Program at Ave Maria University invites applications for a full-time, open rank, non-tenured faculty position to start in the 2027-2028 academic year. The position requires both research and teaching of Mechanical Engineering subject matters at the undergraduate level in the following areas:
- Machine Design and Material Sciences
- Thermal Sciences
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry and research experience having earned a doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for full consideration. The following documents must be submitted:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae and List of Publications
- Graduate and Undergraduate University Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy as it Relates to the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae
- Undergraduate Research Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Review of applications will begin in the fall of 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s credentials.
Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university offering over 30 majors, including master’s and doctoral degrees. A Newmann Guide School faithful to the Catholic Church’s magisterium, our university provides one of the strongest classical liberal arts curricula in the country, as well as exceptional opportunities for specialized study in the sciences and humanities. The campus is located in sunny Southwest Florida, in the vibrant and growing town of Ave Maria Florida.
Contact Information
Alex Tsai, PhD, PE
Director of Mechanical Engineering, AMU
alex.tsai@avemaria.edu
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Ave Maria University is a Catholic institution of higher education. Ave Maria University makes employment decisions in a manner that is consistent with federal, state and local law. All information included in any application must be truthful and accurate.