Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering (Tenure-Track)
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Build an externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses.
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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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Adjacent materials roleMechanical engineering faculty search naming "Materials engineering and design" and additive/hybrid manufacturing as target research areas
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- Full-time
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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
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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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