Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

The new College of Engineering at Illinois State University is seeking tenure‑track / tenured faculty members to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering in developing courses, building teaching labs, starting student clubs, and launching research programs. We are looking for passionate and highly motivated individuals across all ranks and areas, with particular emphasis on individuals with an expertise in design, manufacturing, and thermal fluids.

As a faculty member, you will play a pivotal role in teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for real‑world challenges, including energy, sustainability, robotics, automation, machine design, and manufacturing. This is a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity to shape the future of an entire department and a chance to contribute to ISU's legacy of innovation and academic excellence.

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here .

The department’s mission is to provide a transformative educational experience that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and ethical values needed to excel in the world of mechanical engineering. We benefit from our strategic location in a rapidly growing region that includes emerging industry leaders and companies. ISU Department of Mechanical Engineering External Advisory Board includes members from Rivian Automotive, Caterpillar Inc.,

Tesla, Stellantis, INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines Inc., Apalis, GTI Energy, ADM, and others who are enthusiastic and supportive of launching an outstanding mechanical engineering program. As a founding faculty member, you will have the chance to foster strong industry connections and collaborate on real‑world projects, preparing our students to excel in the dynamic field of mechanical engineering. At ISU, we value passion for teaching, a commitment to impactful research, and a collaborative spirit to serve our community and profession.

ISU is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We foster a collaborative environment that inspires intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit. This is your chance to be part of something remarkable. Join us at ISU, where you'll have the opportunity to inspire the engineers of tomorrow and make a lasting impact on the field of mechanical engineering.

Don't miss this exciting chapter in ISU's history. As an R2 research institution, our 150‑year journey has built a solid foundation for academic achievement, where our historic legacy meets cutting‑edge innovation. Located in the vibrant twin cities of Normal and Bloomington, ISU's 1,111‑acre campus serves as a dynamic academic hub which embodies a diverse and thriving community, fostering both intellectual rigor and a friendly, welcoming environment.

Illinois State University, Illinois State.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024‑2029, lists our seven core values:
Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship;
Individualized Attention;
Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging;
Collaboration;
Community and Civic Engagement;
Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first‑choice public university in Illinois for high‑achieving, motivated students who seek an…