Professor in Engineering

Brief Position Description:
The Department of Engineering at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering, beginning fall 2026.

Teaching load is 24 credit hours (typically 4-4). We are seeking specific expertise and interest in at least one of the following areas: dynamics, vibrations, controls, robotics, and automation. The successful candidate will teach upper- and lower-division courses across the breadth of our general engineering curriculum. Course offerings may be developed and refined in line with the candidate’s preparation and scholarly interests. Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental/university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education/experience. This position includes competitive salary and benefits package. Position subject to final budgetary approval.

The Engineering Department is part of Union’s College of Arts and Sciences and is housed in the Ethos Forum, a new facility containing a large maker space and designed to cultivate collaboration across departments and within the local community. Engineering includes four full-time faculty members and serves approximately 65 majors and minors in general engineering, with concentrations in electrical or mechanical engineering. The department is active in community outreach and student projects, including the Baja SAE student competition and assistive technology projects through the Make:able initiative. The department enjoys an excellent working relationship with regional industry. 

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