Professor - Mechanical Engineering jobs in Santa Fe, NM

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites applications for a grant funded full-time, 9-month, Lecturer II or III faculty appointment in Mechanical Engineering. Appointment begins August 12, 2024.

Full-time faculty at UNM-LA are required to teach, engage in service, and engage in professional development activities in accordance with the established workload policies. The teaching load will regularly be comprised of courses in Mechanical Engineering such as Mechanical Engineering Design I and II, Engineering Statics, and, possibly, courses in related disciplines based on the candidate’s qualifications and interests. Opportunities exist for reassigned time in accordance with the needs of the department and campus. Faculty may have the opportunity to develop courses in the faculty member’s specific areas of expertise and interest. Full-time faculty members teach assigned day, evening, and weekend classes, in various modalities, in accordance with established guidelines and policies, as well as participate in student advising, faculty governance committees, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

All faculty members are expected to remain current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy, and to adhere to accepted standards for professionals in education. Additional responsibilities may include possible supervision of internships, participating in curriculum development, training and mentoring adjunct faculty, attending forums and meetings, participating in initiatives related to undergraduate research, grant-writing, and serving on additional department and college committees and boards as requested. Final offer is contingent upon the applicant residing in Northern New Mexico and having the ability to be on campus in Los Alamos at least three times per week.