Professor of Instruction, Mechanical Engineering at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Department: Mechanical Engineering

College/Division: College of Engineering/Academic Affairs

Salary Plan: Faculty

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable

Organizational Summary:

The Department ( http://me.eng.usf.edu ) has 22 faculty members and offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. The Department faculty members have collaborations with all departments in the College of Engineering, as well as the Colleges of Medicine, Arts & Sciences, Marine Science, Education, Nursing, and Public Health. The Department also has strong ties with numerous USF centers, including the Nanotechnology Research and Education Center ( http://www.nrec.usf.edu ), Center for Urban Transportation Research ( https://www.cutr.usf.edu ), Center for Assistive Rehabilitation Robotics & Technologies ( http://carrt.eng.usf.edu ), Clean Energy Research Center ( http://cerc.eng.usf.edu ), H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, and Global Center for Hearing and Speech Research. We are also in the process of introducing a Minor Degree Program in Aerospace Engineering by Fall 2023, and Major Degree Program in Aerospace Engineering and Dual Major Program in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering by Fall 2024.

Established in 1964 and currently led by Dean Robert H. Bishop, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #57 among public institutions (#92 overall) by U.S. News & World Report's 2023 engineering graduate school rankings. The college serves more than 6,600 students, offering eleven bachelor's programs, nine are ABET-accredited, as well as 15 master's and eight doctoral degrees. The College is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $41 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2020-2021.The College has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and transportation. The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is committed to shaping the future in a community that cherishes justice, accessibility, and meaningful participation by all of its members (USF Principles of Community). Toward this vision, USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Position Summary:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure track faculty position at the Professor of Instruction level to begin from Aug 7th, 2023. This position requires an earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Some of the desired expertise include demonstrated teaching experience at the university level in aerospace and/or space systems, development of new aerospace engineering undergraduate laboratory experiments and the knowledge in ABET accreditation process.

An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of at least three professional references. The cover letter should indicate the applicant's interest in teaching specific coursework. In addition, an application should include a teaching statement and vision. Aligned with USF Principles of Community, preference will be given to applicants with commitment to teaching and mentoring students groups from all backgrounds. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as a single PDF file . Review of applicants will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

The position requires an earned doctorate degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. The candidates must have a demonstrated record of university level teaching experience in the mechanical/aerospace field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate should have demonstrated excellence in scholarly research, publications, and the potential for teaching large size undergraduate and graduate classes with a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge in the ABET accreditation process

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 32487

Posting Date: 10/27/2022

Posting End Date: 01/06/2025

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Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Work Location

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About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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