Description

Position Available: The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) at the University of Oklahoma is seeking candidates who can bring energy and passion to two teaching-focused positions as Assistant Professor in mechanical engineering.  The positions are three-year ranked-renewable term contracts, with the opportunity to advance to the ranks of Associate and Full Professor. The State of Oklahoma is investing in the College of Engineering in support of growing engineering graduates for the state workforce.  These positions are embedded in the Gallogly College of Engineering strategic plan for growing enrollment and improving retention. Candidates seeking to work in a rapidly-growing School and College, in collegial interdisciplinary groups, and towards the mission of student success, are encouraged to apply. 

The successful candidates will be expected to teach a broad range of core undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework, including courses related to thermal sciences and core mechanical engineering.

Successful candidates in both positions will guide capstone design projects and student competition teams and play a critical role in improving the retention and graduation rates of mechanical engineering students. The successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellent and innovative instruction along with collaboration with other faculty members, an ethos of care and support of students, and effective mentorship and guidance of students. Candidates with an interest in educational research are welcome and will have opportunities for collaboration with current and new faculty members. 

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications: Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or in a closely-related discipline by the time the position begins. Preferred qualifications include relevant industrial experience, experience teaching sophomore and junior-level students, and experience advising capstone projects, student competitions teams, and student organizations.

Application Instructions

Candidates are invited to submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a teaching portfolio; (3) a curriculum vitae; and (4) a list of at least three references. The cover letter may address examples of the candidate’s approach to teaching and related experiences and how their background supports success of undergraduate students.

Review of candidates will begin on October 13, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. The start date for the positions is expected to be January 1, 2026 or August 16, 2026.

Candidates are requested to submit their applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/173831. Please email amefacultysearch@ou.edu with any questions about the position.

Department and Region: AME currently has 32 full-time faculty members, over 1000 undergraduate, and about 100 graduate students. The AME student body is active in numerous competition teams, student organizations, and undergraduate research and has one of the most rapidly growing enrollments in the college. Both AME and the Gallogly College of Engineering are experiencing strong growth in research, corporate and private donations, as well as student enrollment. More information about AME is available at http://www.ou.edu/coe/ame.

Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located in the Oklahoma City metro area. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings.

The University of Oklahoma (OU): OU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members. Visit https://www.ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information.

The University of Oklahoma invests in its faculty by providing support and resources through our Center for Faculty Excellence (https://www.ou.edu/cfe) and Vice President for Research and Partnerships Office (https://www.ou.edu/research-norman). The College and School support faculty development through mentoring, new faculty orientation series, and access to research and educational support.