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adjunct Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering

Union College invites applications for the position of adjunct Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering. The starting date for the position can begin as early as 1 January 2025 but will begin no later than 1 September 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

adjunct Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering

manager: Department Chair

Union College invites applications for the position of adjunct Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering. The starting date for the position can begin as early as 1 January 2025 but will begin no later than 1 September 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Position Description
this job offer is broadly in solid mechanics with a focus in the areas of advanced manufacturing and/or applied robotics in manufacturing. Other emerging areas of solid mechanics may be considered. 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 the areas of solid mechanics, mechanical design, mechanisms and machines, controls and manufacturing. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach in several of these areas. 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.

About the Department of Mechanical Engineering
We are a nationally ranked mechanical engineering program whose curriculum emphasizes close student-faculty interactions in small class settings, hands on laboratory practices and team located design and build projects at every class level. We are home to prosperous cross disciplinary Aero and Baja student competition teams who regularly place higher than much larger schools. Our faculty are true teacher-scholars who obtain competitive grants, publish in high impact journals, present at international conferences and involve undergraduate students in our research at the deepest levels.

Application Instructions
Please submit these application materials in the following order as a single pdf file:
   » cover letter
   » curriculum vitae
   » teaching statement (maximum 3 pages) reflecting on your teaching philosophy and practice and providing information on how you can contribute to the diversity of educational practices and offerings and engage with students with diverse expertise or backgrounds, including examples of your participation in specific activities
   » research statement (maximum 3 pages) including how you will conduct your research at an undergraduate institution and significantly include undergraduates in that work

If you are selected for our shortlist, you will be asked to submit the names and contact information for three references who will then be asked to provide letters of recommendation.

Contact Us by the search committee chair Prof. Andrew Rapoff at Email address: if you have any questions.

Compensation
The annual income range for this job offer is $93,000-$96,000. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer exceptional benefits including
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Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
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Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
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Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
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Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
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Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
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Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
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income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability
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Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks
In conformity with our , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation
Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Lgain more about and your .

We offer exceptional benefits including:
   »
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
   »
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
   »
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
   »
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
   »
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
   »
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
   »
income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability
   »
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In conformity with our , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Lgain more about and your .

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Job Location: Schenectady, NY 12308, Other
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