What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering position at Hofstra University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Hofstra
At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational - it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.
Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.
Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title
Tenure-Track Assistant / Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Position Number
896594
Position Category
School / Division
School of Engineering
Department
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant / associate professor level in Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Engineering at Hofstra University.
The Department of Engineering has an opening in its mechanical engineering program for a faculty member with expertise in at least one of the following : engineering mechanics, modeling of dynamic systems, solid mechanics, mechanical vibrations and / or similar fields.
The engineering programs at Hofstra are experiencing rapid growth, and the successful applicant will contribute to the department's ability to offer a top-tier undergraduate educational experience to our students. Hence, candidates must be effective communicators with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, be able to initiate sustained research - especially of a type that can involve advanced undergraduates - and show initiative in seeking external funding for research. More information about Hofstra University's Department of Engineering can be found at www.hofstra.edu / engineering.
The start date for this position is September 1, 2025.
Qualifications
- Earned PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
- Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Quals Summary
Special Instructions
Please upload the following with your application, for consideration :
Deadline : Open until filled
Inquiries should be directed to richard.j.puerzer@hofstra.edu.
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
Date Posted
11 / 06 / 2024
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary / Salary Range
100,000-$135,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000
