Mechanical Engineering Technology:
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology. The position is available beginning in the Fall of 2008.
Preferred areas of teaching include mechanical measurements, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer as well as other areas to support the MET curriculum (such as, machine design, materials, CAE, thermodynamics, as well as lower level ET courses – statics, strength of materials, dynamics, CAD). The department offers a broad-based B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is an undergraduate teaching college and the primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to teach the equivalent of four courses (lecture and laboratory) per term. Additional responsibilities include: professional development as a faculty member, laboratory development, academic advising, supervision of student design projects, and university service.
A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology (Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of three years of relevant industrial experience are required, as well as excellent communications skills. Professional registration and previous teaching experience are a plus. Interested parties should provide a complete application package as outlined below. Send a complete application package to:
Ms. B. Newfield
225 Engineering and Science Building
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Johnstown, PA 15904
For information contact the chair of the search committee:
Dr. James Bandstra via email at jpb@pitt.edu or phone (814) 269-7271
Review of applications will begin March 31 and will continue until April 30, 2008 or until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is an undergraduate college of the
University of Pittsburgh enrolling 3000 undergraduates in over 40 majors. Johnstown is located approximately 80 miles east of Pittsburgh. The campus is situated on a picturesque 650 acres in the Laurel Highland Region of Western Pennsylvania.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Application Package In order to be considered, an application package must include:
Letter of Application
Resume’
Citizenship / Residence / Visa Statement
Unofficial transcripts (for initial screening)
The names of three references with address, telephone number, and FAX or E-mail if applicable.
Incomplete packages cannot be evaluated.
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Our procedure does not allow for the submission of electronic application packages. Please mail hardcopy as indicated above.
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o United States Citizen
o United States Permanent Resident Alien
o Non-Immigrant Alien – indicate your visa status.