Assistant Professor of Teaching

Position Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Open Rank Professor of Teaching position beginning in the 2024/2025 academic year. Appointment as an Assistant Professor of Teaching requires evidence of exceptional undergraduate teaching, professional achievement, and service to the academic community. An Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Teaching is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to provide university and public services related to the undergraduate program, including curriculum development, student advising, ABET accreditation, and recruitment outreach. Applicants from all areas of Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply.

The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering is a well-established, rapidly growing college at UCR. Ranked in the top 20 best public global universities for engineering by U.S. News & World Report, BCOE has 150 faculty members, more than 3,700 undergraduate students, 1,000 graduate students, and more than $34 million in total annual research expenditures. The College has five departments, 11 undergraduate degree programs, 10 graduate degree programs, and 11 research centers.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience and demonstrated record of high-quality and innovative teaching in a wide variety of undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses in an ABET-accredited program.
• A demonstrated record of teaching in capstone senior design courses and successful engagement with sponsors to generate support for senior design projects.
• Experience in advising undergraduate students in course selection and career development.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness in teaching, research, and service, in particular to broadening participation for women and other underrepresented groups in Mechanical Engineering.

Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2024. A Ph.D. in either Mechanical Engineering or a related area is required at the time of employment. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Application Requirements

To apply for the position, interested individuals are required to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference or contact information for three references, a Statement of Teaching, an optional Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01819. Inquiries should be directed to mesearch@engr.ucr.edu. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 1, 2024. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ME or a closely related field.
• Must have met the requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

Additional Information

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.