Job Details

Lecturer, Full-Time, Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering and Computer Science

Location: Waco, Texas

Open Date: July 10, 2023

Deadline: Aug 09, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Baylor University seeks candidates for the position of Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. This is a continuing position with full-time responsibilities in teaching and mentoring students, scholarly engagement in engineering education, curriculum development, and professional service in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Exceptional candidates in all areas of mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply to fill program areas, including (1) mechanics, materials, and manufacturing, (2) thermo-fluid sciences, (3) biomaterials/ biomechanics/biofluids, or (4) aerospace engineering.

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff a chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a closely related field, preferably a Ph.D., by the start date of the appointment.


• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching experience.


• Applicants for full-time teaching positions will be asked to provide a statement of faith demonstrating understanding and compatibility with Baylor's Christian mission.

Application Instructions

All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio. A complete application consists of (1) a cover letter, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) an official transcript of the highest degree completed (if a Ph.D. is in progress, a transcript showing hours completed toward the Ph.D. is also required), and (4) a statement of religious faith. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as the materials are ready.

All materials must be submitted through Interfolio. For a direct link to the application portal, please go to apply.interfolio.com/126062.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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