Posting DetailsPosition Information
Posting Number F00776P
Position Title Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Instruction - Mechanical Engineering Design
Department Mech and Aero Engineering
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Non-Tenured
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full-time, Academic Professional Track instructional faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Instruction. This teaching-focused position will begin in the Fall 2026 semester.
The successful candidate will play a central instructional role in the mechanical engineering design curriculum, serving as the primary instructor for first-year mechanical engineering design experience and the senior-level mechanical engineering capstone design course. The role requires strong expertise in mechanical design, at least 10 years of industry experience is preferred, and demonstrable expertise with top-tier 3D modeling and simulation software, preferably SolidWorks (other 3DEXPERIENCE tools such as CATIA, or top-tier modelers such as Creo, NX, Inventor, Fusion 360 also acceptable).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Serve as primary instructor for first-year mechanical engineering design courses
- Serve as instructor and coordinator for senior-level Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design
- Mentor and supervise student design teams
- Integrate industry-relevant design practices into coursework
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities
- Advise and mentor students from varied backgrounds
Required Qualifications - Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline by start date
- Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design
- Prior industry experience involving engineering design efforts
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and CATIA
- Strong commitment to teaching excellence
Preferred Qualifications - Previous university-level teaching experience in engineering design
- Experience mentoring capstone design teams
- Familiarity with manufacturing and prototyping methods
- Experience with active or project-based learning methodologies
Special Conditions for EligibilityPosting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2026
Open Date 07/08/2026
Review Start DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, applicants should go to
https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34619 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for 3 references
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration.
Questions may be addressed to Search Committee Chair Catherine Kilmain at
catherine.kilmain@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit:
http://www.uta.edu/uta.
