Visiting Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Position Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University
invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor
of Mechanical Engineering position beginning in Fall 2027. We seek
an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly motivated educator who is
passionate about engineering education, student mentorship, and
preparing the next generation of engineers.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department's
undergraduate and graduate programs through high-quality
instruction, innovative teaching practices, and meaningful
engagement with students. We are particularly interested in
candidates who can connect engineering fundamentals with real-world
applications, integrate modern engineering tools and technologies
into their teaching, and contribute to a collaborative and
student-centered academic environment. This position offers an
opportunity to join a dynamic engineering department that values
academic excellence, hands-on learning, interdisciplinary
collaboration, and strong connections between engineering theory
and professional practice.

Anticipated opening for Fall 2027, pending budget approval
(anticipated Spring 2027).

About the Department:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University is
committed to providing a rigorous and engaging engineering
education that combines strong theoretical foundations with
practical experience. The department offers undergraduate and
graduate educational opportunities and emphasizes engineering
analysis, design, experimentation, computational methods, and
problem-solving. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge
through laboratory experiences, design projects, research, and
participation in engineering competitions and professional
activities.

Faculty members work collaboratively to foster an environment that
supports student achievement, technical innovation, professional
development, and meaningful engagement with the engineering
profession.

Job Responsibilities

• Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching: Teach a range of

undergraduate and graduate Mechanical Engineering courses based on
departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.

• Laboratory and Experiential Education: Support laboratory

instruction and incorporate hands-on experiments, engineering
applications, computational tools, and design-based learning into
coursework.

• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and

continuous improvement of courses, laboratory activities, and
instructional materials to reflect advances in engineering
education and industry practices.

• Student Mentorship: Advise and mentor undergraduate and

graduate students, including those involved in senior design
projects, independent studies, and research activities.

• Academic Assessment: Participate in student learning

assessment, curriculum evaluation, and continuous improvement
activities supporting departmental and accreditation
objectives.

• Departmental Engagement: Collaborate with faculty and

participate in departmental meetings, academic initiatives, student
activities, and other service responsibilities.

• Professional Development: Maintain engagement with developments

in Mechanical Engineering, engineering education, and relevant
professional practices.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related

engineering discipline.

• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach undergraduate

and graduate Mechanical Engineering courses effectively.

• Strong technical knowledge in one or more core areas of

Mechanical Engineering.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational

skills.

• Commitment to student success, academic excellence, and

effective teaching.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and

students in an academic environment.

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more
of the following:

• Previous teaching experience at the university level,

particularly in undergraduate and graduate engineering
courses.

• Ability to teach across multiple areas of Mechanical

Engineering, including thermal-fluid sciences, solid mechanics,
mechanical design, manufacturing, controls, or related
disciplines.

• Experience developing and delivering laboratory-based,

project-based, or experiential learning activities.

• Proficiency with modern engineering software, computational

tools, simulation platforms, or experimental techniques relevant to
Mechanical Engineering education.

• Experience mentoring student research, senior design projects,

or interdisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience integrating industry applications, engineering

design challenges, and emerging technologies into classroom
instruction.

• A record of scholarly activity, professional engineering

experience, or technical accomplishments that enhance teaching and
student learning.

• Familiarity with ABET accreditation processes and

outcomes-based assessment.