Fairfield University
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Fairfield, CT · Contract
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About the role
- The School of Engineering and Computing at Fairfield University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank in the Michael Zabinski Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- The start date for this position is September 1st, 2027, pending budget approval.
- Candidates in all areas of Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- It also houses the Brinkman Manufacturing Laboratory and the Innovation Annex in support of teaching and research and boasts the highest undergraduate enrollment within the School of Engineering.
Requirements
- Ability to effectively teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, including hands-on labs.
- The successful candidate will be required to:
- The Mechanical Engineering program is ABET accredited and offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees.
Nice to have
- Computational expertise is considered a favorable additional qualification when complemented by hands-on, applied research and teaching experience.
- Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, solid mechanics/structures, thermal-fluid sciences, energy, aerospace, and other emerging areas of Mechanical Engineering.
- Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
- Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 1st, 2026.
- The preferred starting date is September 1st, 2027.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a project portfolio (three to five pages with annotated photographs or a link to a website repository) that illustrates hands-on, project-based contributions.
- Only complete electronic applications will be considered.
- Inquiries about the position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr.
Compensation
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