Assistant Professor of Practice - Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice position, beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. Candidates for this position must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in the area of Solid Mechanics/Machine Design or related area. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering, provide service to the department and college, and support our innovative freshman engineering program.

We seek outstanding candidates with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Show strong commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship
• Supervise student research at the undergraduate and master’s levels
• Establish collaborative relations with local/national industries through industry-sponsored research and projects
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation activities
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community

The position is scheduled to start in January 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit an application package containing the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vita
3. Statement of teaching interests
4. Three references (Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses)

Western New England University offers a vibrant undergraduate mechanical engineering program that emphasizes industrially-relevant research and design. Additionally, the ME department hosts an active Master of Science program and a PhD program. The program prides itself on delivering high-quality hands-on engineering education while providing strong mentorship to students. The ME department maintains strong relationships with regional and national industries and corporations. For more information about the department, visit: https://wne.edu/academics/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering.cfm

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in the area of Solid Mechanics/Machine Design or related area.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,674 students, including 2,543 full-time undergraduate students, 73 part-time undergraduate students, and 1,058 graduate and professional students. Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and School of Law. For more information about the University, visit our website at https://wne.edu/

Western New England University provides excellent fringe benefits including tuition remission for employees, spouse, and dependent children. Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.