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Santa Clara University · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$113K/yr - $126K/yr

Santa Clara University is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The role focuses on developing a productive research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and engaging in curriculum development while fostering collaboration within the department and the broader community.

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Responsibilities

Developing a productive research program that engages students and produces high-quality publications
Teaching upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization, as well as lower division fundamental courses; curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level
Service to the department, school, university, and profession

Qualification

Doctorate in Mechanical EngineeringResearch potentialTeaching commitmentCurriculum developmentInnovative pedagogyStudent engagementCollaboration skills

Required

An earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required by appointment start date
Demonstrated potential for and commitment to sustained high-quality research
Strong commitment and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to engage in curriculum development, and to explore effective and innovative pedagogy, which may include the use of emerging technologies such as AI and other modern educational tools
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of backgrounds

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
University contributions toward retirement
Rental assistance to ease the transition into the local housing market
Housing purchase assistance for tenure-track faculty

Company

Santa Clara University

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Jesuit University in Silicon Valley
dateFounded in 1851
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://scu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$100M
Key Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsKnight Foundation
2024-04-09Grant
2022-04-07Grant
2017-01-22Grant· $100M

Leadership Team

T
Tim Harris
Dean’s Executive Professor, Coord Contemporary Business
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