Job Openings

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Positions (Tenure-Track)

Posted Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Mechanical Engineering Department at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Thermal-Fluid Systems.

The successful candidate should have practical experience in the area of thermal fluid design with expertise in nuclear power, aerospace, or automotive systems and be prepared to teach courses at the undergraduate level in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.  This position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Candidates for either position must have an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, and must have excellent communication skills and the potential for excellence in teaching.  Practical experience gained in industry or government laboratories is beneficial.  The appointment begins August 2025.

The VMI Mechanical Engineering program is ABET accredited and is wholly undergraduate. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, advise/supervise student projects and research, and enhance current departmental research areas.

VMI is a public, four-year undergraduate military college for men and women (1700 students) located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. All faculty members are required to wear a military uniform. However, prior military service is not required. More information about the VMI can be found at http://www.vmi.edu 

Apply on-line at: Mechanical Engineering Faculty Positions (Tenure-Track)-Job Application

Contact:
Charlene Graves
Executive Secretary
gravescc@vmi.edu
540-464-7308

Applicants should provide a detailed curriculum vita that contains at least three references (with addresses and phone numbers), a clear statement of their teaching interests and philosophy, and a brief summary of their research interests with the application.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply.  VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.


Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322