Marian University Indianapolis · 3 months ago
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelMarian University Indianapolis is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering to join the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering starting January 2026. The role involves teaching, engaging students in research, and contributing to curriculum development while promoting the university's Catholic Franciscan mission and values.
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Responsibilities
Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies
Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester. Course releases may be available for those participating in research, developing innovative pedagogy, or performing other duties
Demonstrate academic excellence, the potential for distinctive contributions to the holistic development of students, and help advance the mission and values of the university
Engage students in research, scholarship, and other professional activities
Mentor and advise students through academic advising, student societies, research, and internship opportunities
Participate in the life of the campus, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs within the engineering school and across the university
Contribute to curriculum development and assessment within the department
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and strategic vision of Marian University
A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Demonstrated potential for excellence and innovation in student-centered instruction of students of varying abilities at the university level
Demonstrated interest in science teaching pedagogy, curriculum and program development
Experience with online teaching is preferred
Potential for ongoing research, publication, and activity in professional associations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds
Preferred
Experience with online teaching
Company
Marian University Indianapolis
Marian University is a Catholic university dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions.
Founded in 1851
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Marian University Indianapolis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (5)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$26.91MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentGreen Bay Packers FoundationIndiana University Health
2024-08-02Grant· $25M
2024-06-19Grant· $0.25M
2023-11-22Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Kenith Britt
Chief Operating Officer and Chancellor of the Indianapolis Campus
Ray Stanley
Chief Information Officer / Vice President
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