What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track) position at The City College of New York?
Job ID: 31080
Location: City College of New York
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Mechanical Engineering Department at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for full-time (tenure-track) faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in areas related to Mechanical Engineering.
The CCNY Department of Mechanical Engineering is a vibrant unit within the Grove School of Engineering. The department upholds the highest enrollment among the engineering majors and is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and innovation and fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research across a wide range of areas in mechanical engineering. For more information about the Grove School of Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department, please visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/engineering .
We Invite Applications From Outstanding Candidates Whose Research And Teaching Interests Intersect With Mechanical Engineering And Demonstrate Strong Potential For Impact In One Or More Of The Following Areas
The successful candidates will be expected to actively engage in research, develop an externally funded research program, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new courses, mentor/advise students at all levels, and contribute to the overall academic wellbeing of the department.
Candidates with significant experience and an extensive research and publication record may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and the ability to attract significant research funding
Compensation
Salary Range: $90,838 - $109,025
Salaries above the contractual base are available commensurate with experience and the PSC- CUNY contract.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
How To Apply
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If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
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Open until filled, with the review of applications to begin on December 1, 2025.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Location: City College of New York
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Mechanical Engineering Department at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for full-time (tenure-track) faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in areas related to Mechanical Engineering.
The CCNY Department of Mechanical Engineering is a vibrant unit within the Grove School of Engineering. The department upholds the highest enrollment among the engineering majors and is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and innovation and fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research across a wide range of areas in mechanical engineering. For more information about the Grove School of Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department, please visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/engineering .
We Invite Applications From Outstanding Candidates Whose Research And Teaching Interests Intersect With Mechanical Engineering And Demonstrate Strong Potential For Impact In One Or More Of The Following Areas
- Fundamental heat transfer and thermal-fluids systems
- Energy, including nuclear and renewable energy
- Fluid dynamics, including turbulence and multi-phase flows
- Materials engineering and design, particularly at the intersection of data-driven methods, computational mechanics or smart materials
- Advanced manufacturing, especially digital manufacturing, additive processes, or cyber-physical production systems
The successful candidates will be expected to actively engage in research, develop an externally funded research program, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new courses, mentor/advise students at all levels, and contribute to the overall academic wellbeing of the department.
Candidates with significant experience and an extensive research and publication record may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and the ability to attract significant research funding
Compensation
Salary Range: $90,838 - $109,025
Salaries above the contractual base are available commensurate with experience and the PSC- CUNY contract.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
How To Apply
Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.
If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
- Go to https://cuny.jobs/
- Search for Job Opening ID number: 31080
- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research and Teaching Philosophy Statements
- 5 Professional References
Open until filled, with the review of applications to begin on December 1, 2025.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Salary : $90,838 - $109,025