Job Description

Job Description
The Division of Energy, Matter, and Systems (EMS) in the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking applications for a non-tenure-track teaching faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant Teaching Professor level, to start in the Spring Semester 2027 (January 2027). Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in all areas of Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates with backgrounds and aspirations in teaching both basic and advanced Mechanical Engineering courses, particularly those with project-based approaches and laboratory-based courses, will be given preference.

The successful candidate is expected to:

teach fundamental and specialized courses in ME;
have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and transfer students;
engage in departmental, school, or university services appropriate to the position; and
advance the goals and strategic plans of UMKC.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline as of the start date or possess an M.Sc. in a relevant field combined with substantial industry experience.

Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in instrumentation, thermal sciences, robotics, and controls are particularly encouraged to apply.

Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. This is a nine-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0 FTE) ranked faculty appointment eligible for promotion.

The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts at all 4 UM System universities for full-time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at Careers - Human Resources | University of Missouri-Kansas City, click on Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID 60058).

Please submit the following:

cover letter highlighting qualifications for a tenure-track faculty position,
curriculum vitae,
statement of teaching interests/philosophy and teaching experience, courses taught,
the names and current contact information for three professional references.
Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email [email protected] .
Please direct all inquiries about the position please contact [email protected] at University of Missouri-Kansas City, including the job identification number 60058 and name of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification when references will be contacted. After the committee's initial review, all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the EMS division.