Faculty in Engineering

Faculty in Engineering

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will begin on November 10, 2025.

The "Documents Needed to Apply" section of the application will allow you to attach the following required documents:

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial post-graduate transcripts

You will also be asked to provide written responses to the following prompts:

* "Summarize your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and describe your involvement in the church where you are currently a member." (~250-500 words recommended.)
* "How does the Christian faith animate your approach to your discipline and to the work you anticipate doing as a faculty member at a place like Union?" (~250-500 words recommended.)
* "Describe your Philosophy of Teaching." (~250-500 words recommended.)

Please note that if, for example, your philosophy of teaching is already embedded in your cover letter, you may choose either to refer us back to the cover letter or to take the opportunity to expand on what your letter has said.

Up to three letters of recommendation (optional but recommended especially for recent graduates and, e.g., ABD applicants) may be forwarded directly to Union University's HR department: hrdept

You may also choose to upload additional (optional) evidence of teaching effectiveness at the "Documents Needed to Apply" page.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Faculty in Engineering Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV) Department Engineering Location Jackson

Job Summary

The Department of Engineering at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering, beginning fall 2026.

Teaching load is 24 credit hours (typically 4-4). We are seeking specific expertise and interest in at least one of the following areas: dynamics, vibrations, controls, robotics, and automation. The successful candidate will teach upper- and lower-division courses across the breadth of our general engineering curriculum. Course offerings may be developed and refined in line with the candidate's preparation and scholarly interests.

Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental/university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education/experience. This position includes competitive salary and benefits package. Position subject to final budgetary approval.

The Engineering Department is part of Union's College of Arts and Sciences and is housed in the Ethos Forum, a new facility containing a large maker space and designed to cultivate collaboration across departments and within the local community. Engineering includes four full-time faculty members and serves approximately 65 majors and minors in general engineering, with concentrations in electrical or mechanical engineering.

The department is active in community outreach and student projects, including the Baja SAE student competition and assistive technology projects through the Make:able initiative. The department enjoys an excellent working relationship with regional industry. For more information, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential

Job Duties

* Teach a full-time course load (24 hours) including upper- and lower-division courses.

* Assign grades, maintain records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and keep regular on-campus office hours.

* Pursue steady growth as a teacher and as a course designer.

* Participate in a formal schedule of course improvement and data collection/assessment tasks to satisfy ABET accreditation requirements.

* Advise students in their academic and career paths, including via regular meetings to plan for

registration and assess academic progress.

* Maintain a program of scholarship in line with the department's definition of scholarship,

including the public dissemination of scholarly/design work.

* Participate in standing and ad-hoc university committees in line with expectations for full-time faculty.

* Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and events, including commencements and convocations.

* Participate enthusiastically in the life of the department via shared curriculum development, program planning, assessment, and other activities. Cultivate meaningful community with faculty colleagues, staff, and students.

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Job Duties

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a…