Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology

Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Technology)

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Department:
Dept of Engineering Technology. Full‑time tenure track. Open until filled: yes.

Requisition :

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• The ability to teach traditional (lab‑based) and online undergraduate and graduate courses is expected.
• The successful applicant will contribute to our growing undergraduate research program.
• The applicant is expected to help with improving the Mechanical Engineering Technology and M.S. in Engineering Technology and Management programs including further development of lab and teaching resources, curriculum development, and contribute to ABET accreditation.

• An earned Doctorate degree (ABD completed by August 2026 will also be considered) in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or other closely related fields.

• Applicants with a strong academic background in the broad area of mechanical engineering, including mechanical design, manufacturing systems, and thermodynamics with desired areas of expertise in thermal fluids and energy systems are welcome.

• Additional responsibilities may include serving as a liaison with the College of the Department of Engineering Technology at SHSU.
• The new academic building – Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center – houses faculty offices, classrooms, CAD/CAM, electronics, rapid prototyping, innovation, material testing, and alternative energy labs.
• The department also maintains the Westmoreland Engineering Technology Center and Annex A, B, and C buildings which house the virtual reality, safety, woodworking, metalworking, CNC, material testing, and fluid power labs.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug‑Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an at‑will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security‑sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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