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adjunct PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:Job description:
adjunct PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThe Mechanical Engineering Department at Union College in Schenectady, NY invites applications for a tenure-track adjunct professor position starting September 1, 2024 focused in the area of computational thermal fluid sciences. Candidates with computational research in energy and/or environmental applications are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is required, but candidates close to finishing their Ph.D. will also be considered. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field. Increasing diversity on campus is a key objective of this hire and a top priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world.The prosperous candidate would teach and develop content for a range of undergraduate courses and laboratories in thermal fluid sciences, courses with a significant communication/writing component, and potentially other introductory engineering courses. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and conducting high quality, peer reviewed and published research are requirements for success in the position. Union College has a strong record in undergraduate research, and candidates will be expected to pursue an active program of scholarly research involving undergraduate students. Additionally, Union strongly values its liberal arts tradition and candidates who are willing and able to teach to the broader campus community will be given preference. The application package must include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a research statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the candidate's teaching philosophy and practice, as well as on the growing function of computational approaches within the ME thermal fluid sciences and how that changing function should impact the ME undergraduate curriculum. Additionally, the teaching statement should provide information on how the applicant can contribute to the diversity of educational practices and offerings and engage with students with diverse expertise or backgrounds. You will also be asked to include names and contact information for three references through our online application system at . If selected for the shortlist an email will be sent automatically to these references requesting a letter of recommendation. Please find the ad for this job offer at , and follow the submission instructions therein. Review of applications will begin as they come in and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Brad Bruno (brunob@union.edu). The income range for this job offer is $91,000-$94,000, commensurate with practice. Union offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life and discapability coverage, and generous retirement and tuition benefit packages. For more information, please visit our website:. Union College is an undergraduate, residential, independent, liberal arts college committed to integrating engineering and science with the humanities and social sciences in new and exciting ways. We are located in the city of Schenectady within New York State's Capital Region, three hours from New York City, Boston, and Montreal. We fully support interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students and interdisciplinary teaching and research opportunities for faculty. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. We blend intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including those located on race, religion, discapability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work practice, and criminal history background check. Accommodations If you require an accommodation all over the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at Email address: hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those located on race, religion, discapability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, discapability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Skills:
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