Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: Department Chair

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant 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 position 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 applicants 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 successful 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 applicants 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 experiences and team based design and build projects at every class level. We are home to successful 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 experience and providing information on how you can contribute to the diversity of educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills 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 meaningfully 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.

Please contact the search committee chair Prof. Andrew Rapoff at rapoff@union.edu if you have any questions.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $93,000-$96,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, 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

• 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

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks

In accordance with our background check policy, 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. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, 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. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).