Assistant Professor 129560

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Position Number: 129560 Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant Professor 129560 Working Title:  Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Job Summary: The successful candidate will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level, conduct academic research, advise students, mentor student projects, and perform service activities that contribute to the success of the department and the mission of the university. This position will be located at our Fort Walton Beach campus. Department Mechanical Engineering FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field or possesses equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and be otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities. Position Qualifications: Minimum requirements are a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research and service along with a potential for external funding. Preferred Qualifications While all areas within Mechanical Engineering will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with a background in Aerospace engineering. Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 75% - Teaching classes - (Essential)
• 25% - Research and service - (Essential)

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Frequently
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: This position requires a criminal background screen. Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8am-5pm Contract Period 9 months FTE 1.0 Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Pay Basis Annually Preferred Response Date: 1/15/25 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.