Professor Mechanical Engineering

at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Friends University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member in the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to teach in and help to lead and develop our ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a wide variety of topics in engineering coursework with special emphasis on fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and machine design, with the ability to incorporate the teaching of labs for some courses. Additionally, some program oversight and administration will be expected.  This position is a tenure-track, nine-month faculty appointment and reports to the Division Chair of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The candidate must hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.  Prior university-level teaching experience or a significant amount of industry experience is strongly preferred.

About the University

Friends University offers a complement of traditional undergraduate majors, non-traditional adult degree-completion programs, and professional graduate programs. Founded in 1898, the University is situated on a beautiful park-like campus in the heart of Wichita, Kansas. Wichita is a vibrant urban city with all the charms of a small town. Our great community offers something for everyone and is rich in arts, education, leisure, and commercial resources.

Friends University seeks to hire faculty who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is:

Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.

Expectations & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach classes in engineering. Classes will be assigned based on the faculty member’s academic and professional qualifications in accordance with accreditation standards.

Additional duties include:

• Help to provide administrative oversight of the Mechanical Engineering program
• Participation in recruitment of prospective students
• University committee assignments
• Student advising
• Networking and outreach
• Assist with the ABET accreditation process
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will hold, at a minimum, a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.[KS1] 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to individuals who have university-level teaching experience and/or a significant amount of industry experience.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Please visit our employment site at www.friends.edu/employment to apply. Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted.