Description
University of New Mexico, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lecturer III in Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time faculty position as Lecturer III. This lecturer will be a member of the Mechanical Engineering faculty at UNM’s main campus but teach courses as part of our ME bachelor’s degree offered at the UNM-Los Alamos campus branch.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the broad mechanical engineering area. The expected teaching load for the position is three (3) courses per semester. This load can be reduced by assuming administrative duties such as coordinating the department’s educational accreditation activities or other research work.
Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. In terms of desired qualifications, candidates should have demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate design sequence, with topics encompassing engineering graphics, design principles and prototyping, computer aided design and finite element analysis, manufacturing and machine shop techniques, and capstone design. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and external funding for research/educational programs. Candidates should have an established record of collaboration and recruitment with high schools and community colleges. Lastly, candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education offering BS (ABET accredited), MS and PhD degree programs. A team of 19 full-time faculty, and several research and part-time faculty, support the activities of close to 705 undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students. We support both a strong core of mechanical engineering and interdisciplinary education that include the Space Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and NanoScience and MicroSystems Engineering programs. For further information about the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico, see me.unm.edu.
The University of New Mexico is the premier research university in the state of New Mexico. UNM is a Carnegie R1 Very High Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with approximately 28,000 students on the main and branch campuses with nearly 2,800 students in the School of Engineering. In addition to the traditional areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials science, engineering design, dynamic systems/controls, fluid mechanics, and computational mechanics, the Mechanical Engineering faculty and students are engaged in several thrust areas such as Nanotechnology, Energy, Space Systems Engineering, and Bioengineering.
Albuquerque is an ethnically diverse city and has been listed among the smartest U.S. cities and best places to relocate in America. The city has a rich culture and a location offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure. The University is located within one hour of Santa Fe, and within minutes of the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges, which offer great opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing and skiing.
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons must apply on the web at https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/35275?c=unm&cfdd[0][id]=255&cfdd[0][options][0]=1915&cfdd[1][id]=86&cfdd[1][options][0]=90
A complete application consists of 1) a letter of interest/personal statement; 2) a comprehensive CV; 3) a statement of teaching and research; and 4) the names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of at least four professional references. The references will only be contacted for applicants who advance to become semi-finalists. All inquiries can be sent to Dr. Matthias Pleil (mpleil@unm.edu), Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States. The position is contingent upon availability of funding.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse work force. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
Applicants must hold, at a minimum, an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. In terms of desired qualifications, candidates should have demonstrated expertise in teaching undergraduate design sequence, with topics encompassing engineering graphics, design principles and prototyping, computer aided design and finite element analysis, manufacturing and machine shop techniques, and capstone design. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and external funding for research/educational programs. Candidates should have an established record of collaboration and recruitment with high schools and community colleges. Lastly, candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.