Instructor of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University invites applicants for a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, non tenure-track faculty position at the academic rank of Instructor in Mechanical Engineering with a tentative begin date of January 2024. This position is supervised by the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access. RESPONSIBILITIES:Duties may include, but are not limited to, the followingTeaching undergraduate level courses or laboratories in measurements and instrumentation, thermo-fluids lab, dynamic systems lab, machine design, controls, sensors, and mechatronics.Serve as an undergraduate academic advisor.Serve as a mentor/advisor to student design competition teams.Serve on department, college, and university committees as assigned. Participate in departmental service and operations activities (such as recruiting, fundraising, assessment, etc.) as assigned. Perform functions related to undergraduate program coordination, as assigned. Other duties assigned by the Department Head.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise instructional lab assistants and other technical/program support personnel as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Sponsorship is not available for this position; must be authorized to work in the United States.Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by appointment date.Technical background in solid mechanics/machine design.Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering a school with an ABET-accredited program.Documented evidence of teaching excellence.Active use of, and/or contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Expertise or experience in using and/or teaching engineering software, including any or all of the following: Solidworks, MATLab and Simulink, ANSYS, Labview.Experience with operating materials testing or dynamic systems laboratory equipment.Laboratory teaching experience.Expertise in acoustics or non-destructive testing.Practical industry experience.BENEFITS:South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.  Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.APPLICATION PROCESS:South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site.  To apply, visit:  https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.”  This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, CV, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will NOT be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.    South Dakota State University is a tobacco-free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students.  This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.