Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

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Closing Date:

08/11/2025

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Mechanical Engineeringhttps://engineering.uark.edu/mechanical-engineering/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for the position of 12-month, non-tenure-track Instructor to support their undergraduate degree program at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

The duties of the instructor include strengthening departmental excellence through developing and teaching core undergraduate courses, mentoring and advising students on career options in mechanical engineering, participating in teaching-centric professional development, and providing service activities commensurate with the position. This position requires face-to-face instruction.

Applicants should have a minimum of an MS degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field, from an ABET accredited institution. Applicants should also be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the skills and/or industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, design, or consulting) necessary to be an effective mechanical engineering educator. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in industry.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

About the College of Engineering: For the 2023-2024 academic year, the College of Engineering supports 113 tenure/tenure track faculty and 32 clinical research faculty to mentor 3,349 undergraduate and 1,123 graduate students, awarding Bachelor of Science degrees in ten disciplines, Master of Science degrees in fourteen disciplines, and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering across ten concentrations. In FY2024, the College of Engineering’s new research awards are over $46M with multiple centers, core facilities, and multi-disciplinary partnerships across campus.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline, from an ABET accredited institution of higher education

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education

• Industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, design, or consulting) to be an effective mechanical engineering educator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline, from an ABET accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years experience in the mechanical engineering industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceOther (see special instructions for details)Proof of Veteran StatusMelynda Hart, Operations Manager, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit a SINGLE PDF file that includes 1) Letter of interest, 2) Curriculum vita, 3) Teaching statement, 4) Names and contact information of three professional references. Application deadline is 10 August 2025.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes