What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, or Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Dept. Chair position at Spring Arbor University?
Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering
Associate or Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty
Spring Arbor University is seeking an individual with teaching and administrative experience to continue to build our undergraduate Engineering program.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The School of Engineering at Spring Arbor University (SAU) invites applicants for a tenure-track position in the field of Mechanical Engineering with potential appointment as the Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering. SAU offers BS degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Teaching duties include core engineering courses and upper division courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate level, development of scholarly endeavors, innovative curriculum development, advising students, and serving on university committees. Individuals with specializations in Engineering Design, Thermo-fluid sciences, or Materials are especially encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would integrate the Christian faith into their discipline and will be someone who enjoys working with students and other faculty. Female candidates and candidates from diverse populations, or who have experiences working with diverse populations, are encouraged to apply. Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Previous academic administrative experience is a plus. Professional experience in the field of mechanical engineering is also preferred, as is a successful record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about academic excellence and about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ within the vocation of engineering.
Spring Arbor University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is located on a beautiful campus in south central Michigan.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled.
Associate or Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty
Spring Arbor University is seeking an individual with teaching and administrative experience to continue to build our undergraduate Engineering program.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The School of Engineering at Spring Arbor University (SAU) invites applicants for a tenure-track position in the field of Mechanical Engineering with potential appointment as the Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering. SAU offers BS degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Teaching duties include core engineering courses and upper division courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate level, development of scholarly endeavors, innovative curriculum development, advising students, and serving on university committees. Individuals with specializations in Engineering Design, Thermo-fluid sciences, or Materials are especially encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would integrate the Christian faith into their discipline and will be someone who enjoys working with students and other faculty. Female candidates and candidates from diverse populations, or who have experiences working with diverse populations, are encouraged to apply. Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Previous academic administrative experience is a plus. Professional experience in the field of mechanical engineering is also preferred, as is a successful record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about academic excellence and about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ within the vocation of engineering.
Spring Arbor University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is located on a beautiful campus in south central Michigan.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled.
Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.