Anticipated start date: August 24, 2026 (pending budget approval for 2026-2027 fiscal year)

Position Summary:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University invites applications for one
Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek dynamic teacher-scholars
committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, mentoring, and impactful
research aligned with our teacher-scholar model. Candidates are sought in two primary areas: (1) Solid Mechanics & Mechanical Systems and (2) Thermal/Fluids Engineering.

Within these core domains, we are particularly interested in applicants whose work intersects with
one or more emerging areas, including Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Engineering Systems,
Sustainable Building Systems, Energy Infrastructure, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems, Aerospace
Propulsion, and Space Systems. This is an excellent time to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Having undergone significant growth over the last decade, the department has started to offer concentrations in Biomechanics and Aerospace, respectively, at the undergraduate level. These concentrations are in addition to the eight concentrations currently offered in the graduate program. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) Mechanical Engineering courses
• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, lecture notes, assignments, and
• examinations
• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and mentorship to students
• Advise undergraduate students on course planning, academic progress, and career
• pathways
• Participate in departmental and university service, including curriculum development, student
• outreach, and community engagement
• Teach a standard load of 24 credits per academic year
• Other duties as assigned

• Hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching

• Show evidence of effective teaching experience at the university level (e.g., instructor-of-record, teaching assistantships with significant responsibility, curriculum development)

• Exhibit potential for impactful scholarly work in one or more of the targeted areas: Solid Mechanics & Mechanical Systems, Thermal/Fluids Engineering, or relevant emerging interdisciplinary fields

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and support a diverse student population

• Be committed to contributing to an inclusive academic community that values equity, diversity, and belonging

About Manhattan University

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

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