Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice (Open Rank) - Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for an assistant professor of practice position to start Fall 2025 semester. The department offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. For further information regarding UTRGV and the Mechanical Engineering Department, please visit our websites at https : / / www.utrgv.edu / mece / . UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV's guiding principles (https : / / www.utrgv.edu / strategic-plan / introduction / ), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the USA.About UTRGV : UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.Minimum QualificationsCandidates at the Assistant Professor of Practice level (non-tenure-track) position will be considered based on demonstrated potential to enhance the teaching, service, and capabilities of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical or in a closely related field from an accredited university (at least conferred before the start date). Applicants must also have significant industrial experience.Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred QualificationsExperienced in teaching a broad range of undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, from lower to upper-level, encompassing thermal-fluids, mechanics, and design (including senior design).License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09 / 01 / 2025 Learn More