The Department of Engineering in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Transportation at South Carolinas State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Mechanical Engineering starting Fall 2026.
Position and Duties include:
South Carolina State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the newly established undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering. The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following functions namely: Develop and teach courses in the Mechanical Engineering program, develop and conduct lab experiments in Mechanical Engineering, conduct research and engage in scholarly activities including, seek extramural funding, advise students, supervise student projects, publish, attend professional meetings, conduct assessments in accordance with ABET guidelines, engage in continuous improvement and so on. The successful candidate will also be required to engage in service within and outside the university.
Minimum/Required Qualifications.
· Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field in Engineering prior to the start date.
· Demonstrated ability or significant potential for teaching excellence.
· Experience in developing and teaching Mechanical Engineering courses and labs/Experiments.
· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Preference:
· Special preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching a wide
range of courses.
· Experience in academic planning, curriculum Development and ABET Accreditation
matters.
· History of securing external funding.
· Proven experience in dealing with a variety of students.
· Industrial Experience.
Salary: commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
To Apply: Submit application that includes a letter of application, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of current research activities, and three (3) letters of recommendation online by following the link:
https://careers.scsu.edu.
Applications will be received until the position is filled. All credentials submitted will become the property of South Carolina State University. If selected for an interview, original documents must be presented. South Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.