Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Faculty # of openings: 1

Location:

Henderson State University Proposed Salary Range:

$65,000-$75,000.00

Closing:

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Caver College of Aviation, Science, and Nursing at Henderson State University invites applicants for a tenure track position in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of assistant professor to begin January 2027. Henderson State University is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, a charming, family-centered community of 11,000 residents situated one hour south of Little Rock, Arkansas on Interstate 30. Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the community is home to two universities, a strong public school system, a thriving medical community, two recreational rivers, the iconic Lake DeGray, and is approximately 30 miles from historic Hot Springs National Park, one of the great American treasures. Please visit www.hsu.edu , www.arkadelphiaalliance.com or www.arkadelphiaschools.org for more information about Henderson State University and our community.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching engineering and physics courses at all undergraduate levels Student mentoring Curriculum development and assessment in support of accreditation Senior project supervision Community industry engagement University service.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

General Days/Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Additional Hours as requested and/or needed

Other:

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of research interests/achievements; (5) names and contact information for three references; (6) copies of transcripts; Submit all items, in the order stated, as a single PDF file. Review of applications will begin once the position closes and continue until the position is filled. The final applicant for this position will be required to submit to a background screening including a criminal background check pursuant to university policy. The applicant will also be required to provide official transcripts to the Office of the Provost. Under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, applications are subject to public inspection upon request. Henderson State University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should possess a PhD in mechanical engineering, or a related field at time of the appointment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

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Work:

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