The Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at Utah State University seeks applicants for two full-time academic year Professional Practice Assistant Professor positions (non-tenure track, open rank). These positions have an anticipated start date of Fall 2021. The primary responsibilities are developing and teaching application-based graduate-level courses in mechanical engineering. Duties include instruction and curriculum development in the master level composite materials and structures engineering, or other relevant mechanical engineering courses as assigned by the department head. In addition, the successful candidates will help the department develop a Master Program in Composite Materials Engineering as part of the Center for Advanced Composite Materials and Structures. The position requires an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, and a broad range of knowledge in mechanical engineering and composite materials and structures topics. Industrial and/or research laboratory experience is highly desirable.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and teaching application-based courses in mechanical engineering. Duties include instruction and curriculum development in the master level composite materials and structures engineering, or other mechanical engineering courses as assigned by the department head.
• Help the department develop Master Program in Composite Materials & Structures Engineering.
• Creating or improving existing labs, including problem-based composite materials labs.
• Actively participating in assigned committees, including curriculum and accreditation assignments.
• Other duties as assigned by the department head.

Required Qualifications:

• MS in mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline relevant to the department.
• At least 3 years of industrial or research lab experience in composite materials engineering.
• Effective teaching or mentoring experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

Priority will be given to candidates who have:

• PhD in mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of industrial or research lab experience in composite materials engineering.
• Effective teaching or mentoring experience.
• Successful experience in research centers or team management.
• Additional experience and expertise in composite materials & structures and aerospace engineering industry.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Resume/ CV to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2) Cover Letter to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Other Documents 1-10"

3) Teaching Philosophy to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under "Other Documents 1-10"

4) Contact Information of 3 References

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

The MAE department has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with enrollments of approximately 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, and is the largest department in the College of Engineering. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. USU is the nearest PhD-granting institution in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering to the Idaho National Laboratory, and is also in close proximity to Hill Air Force Base and other defense related industries. We are ideally situated in a high mountain valley where an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities is available.

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employees 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

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*updated 04/18/2022