Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology

Position: Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Technology)

Requisition F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department Dept of Engineering Technology Open Date 11/20/2025 Quicklink

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name Dr. Michael Ulan Dakeev Title

Search Committee Chair

Department of Engineering Technology

Sam Houston State University

Box 2088

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone  Contact Email dakeev

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

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 & Management programs including further development of lab and teaching resources, curriculum development, and contribute to ABET accreditation.

Educational Requirements for the Position

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 to apply.

Experience Required for the Position

Excellent communication skills are required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate, graduate education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Three years of related industrial and college teaching experience are preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position

The Department of Engineering Technology at SHSU has 700+ undergraduate students and offers 40+ different Engineering Technology courses. 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.

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