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The Mechanical Engineering Department in the School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position to begin in Fall semester 2025.
This is an exciting time for growth in the Mechanical Engineering program at St. Thomas. In spring 2024, we moved into the new $110M Schoenecker Center with state-of-the-art engineering labs, including a prototyping center, robotics and automation lab, and an advanced materials lab, as well as an expansion of our Manufacturing & Machining Center. As a student-focused institution with a strong hands-on curriculum, we emphasize undergraduate and graduate education that provides technical excellence with a significant emphasis on real world applications.
The primary role of the clinical faculty in Mechanical Engineering will include instructing and developing the Machine Design Lab. This lab teaches students advanced mechanics theories (e.g. static and dynamic failure) and the function of basic machine components (e.g. bearings, linkages, cams, and gears) through a semester-long design project completed in the lab.
Other duties will be assigned which match the successful candidate’s background, and may include instruction of other labs, advising a Senior Design team, or taking an instructional role in the first-year courses “Introduction to Engineering” and “Mechanical Engineering Graphics.”
At all levels, from first year to senior, the clinical faculty will advise and mentor students toward the successful completion of their degree and help them develop career readiness. The clinical faculty will participate in departmental meetings, faculty development programs, and professional organizations in mechanical engineering to stay connected with industry advancements.
A master's degree (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in an Engineering discipline is required, with a preference for Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering field. A successful candidate’s background will include a breadth of engineering knowledge, with a preference for at least 5 years of experience in hands-on application of principles of machine component design, design for manufacture, and CAD. While a formal background in teaching is not required, a successful candidate must have demonstratable skills necessary for excellence in teaching. For candidates whose primary experience is in the engineering industry (outside of academia), skill in teaching may be demonstrated based on other professional experience which require leadership, mentorship and presentation skills.
All interested candidates must apply online. Applications should be submitted online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.
Candidates will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload their application materials. Please upload a current resume or curriculum vitae into the “Resume” field and then provide and submit the requested contact and job information.
After submitting the applicant profile, resume or CV, you will be taken to the job-specific application. Here, please copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the position (you will not be asked to upload a cover letter document).
Positions will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received prior to 12/15/24. Please contact the search chair, Dr. Katherine Acton (kacton@stthomas.edu) if you have any questions.
