Assistant Professor - 9 MONTH SEET

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering;

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline (Degree must be from an accredited university). ABD may be considered;

• Demonstrated strong English communication skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Prior teaching engineering courses;

• Experience in teaching in a hybrid or on-line environment;

• Expertise in engineering software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys, MATLAB;

• Post-doctoral or industrial experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and

• advanced graduate courses in their research areas;

• Teach courses in areas of Robotics, Mechatronics, Acoustics, Vibrations, Statics, Dynamics;

• Machine Design, Solid Modeling, and Mechanical Engineering labs;

• Teaching assignments may require teaching day and /or evening classes as needed;

• Advise undergraduate and graduate students;

• Supervise graduate research projects;

• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program that includes the support of

• graduate and undergraduate students;

• Be actively engaged in research and professional development - Professional activities

• include participating in professional meetings and workshops; and establishing appropriate

• relationships with industry;

• Serve on program, school, college, and university committees; and engage in other service

• and research activities;

• Publish scholarly articles in conference proceedings and technical journals;

• Assist with activities related to ABET accreditation activities in the school for the Mechanical

• Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs;

• Participation in outreach activities;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses and laboratories in Mechanical

• Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology;

• Demonstrated strong English verbal and written communication skills;

• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-

• Cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and

• minorities;

• Ability to collaborate with existing faculty.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.