Assistant/Associate Professor - Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Full-time

Angola, Indiana

Summary

The Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at Trine University invite applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with areas of expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems. We seek a dynamic, student-centered educator with expertise in thermal and fluid sciences who will contribute to our mission of promoting intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead, and serve. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings, and will also pursue scholarly and professional activities that support and enhance undergraduate education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching & Mentoring

Teach undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, along with related mechanical and chemical engineering electives.
Develop engaging, hands-on learning experiences that emphasize conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and application.
Supervise undergraduate design and research projects, including capstone design and other experiential learning opportunities.
Maintain regular office hours and provide thoughtful academic and career advising.

Scholarship & Professional Development

Pursue scholarly activity consistent with the institution’s mission, the scholarship of teaching and learning, pedagogical innovation, or industry collaboration.
Involve undergraduates in research or creative scholarly work.
Present scholarly work at conferences and/or publish in relevant journals or engineering education venues.
Remain active through professional society participation (e.g., ASME, AIChE, ASEE) and continuing professional growth.

Service & Community Engagement

Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work and student recruitment/outreach.
Support accreditation (ABET) and assessment efforts.

Education and/or Experience

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field with an emphasis in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, or energy systems.

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Applicants should submit:

Cover letter describing qualifications, teaching interests, and alignment with the University’s mission.
Curriculum vitae.
A two-page statement of teaching philosophy that describes approaches to engaging and supporting undergraduate learners.
A one-page statement of scholarly interests, highlighting ways to involve undergraduates in research or applied projects.
Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Formal offers of employment are contingent on available funding and a satisfactory background check.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.