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Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track)

The City University of New York · New York, NYtodayverified 6 h ago
$94k – $114kfrom the posting

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Why it is interesting. Explicit interest in data-driven materials design and AI-enabled manufacturing, with an interdisciplinary department.

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Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Experience
0+ yrs
Role
Academic / Postdoc
Benefits
pensionpaid parental leave

Role details

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Details

The Mechanical Engineering Department at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a full-time (tenure-track) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in areas described below.

The CCNY Department of Mechanical Engineering is a vibrant unit within the Grove School of Engineering. The department upholds the highest enrollment among the engineering majors and is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and innovation and fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research across a wide range of areas in mechanical engineering. For more information about the Grove School of Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department, please visit https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/engineering.

We Invite Applications From Outstanding Candidates Whose Research And Teaching Interests Intersect With Mechanical Engineering And Demonstrate Strong Potential For Impact In One Or More Of The Following Areas

  • Theoretical, computational and experimental mechanics
  • Materials engineering and design, particularly at the intersection of data-driven methods
  • Advanced manufacturing, especially digital manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, additive processes, or cyber-physical production systems

We especially welcome applicants whose work leverages AI to advance innovation in materials, manufacturing, or other relevant areas and who can collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within the department and beyond.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in research, develop an externally funded research program, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new courses, mentor/advise students at all levels, and contribute to the overall academic wellbeing of the department.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarly achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research, undergraduate and graduate teaching and the ability to attract significant research funding.

Compensation

Salary Range

$94,017 - $114,091

Salaries above the contractual base are available commensurate with experience and the PSC- CUNY contract.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

How To Apply

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position. If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

  • Go to https://cuny.jobs/
  • Search for Job Opening ID number 33047
  • Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research and Teaching Philosophy Statements

CLOSING DATE

December 27, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

33047

Location

City College of New York

Job Type

Full-Time

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