Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Lafayette College:

Faculty Positions:

Mechanical Engineering Location:

Easton, PA Open Date:

Feb 20, 2026 Description The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, ( https://me.lafayette.edu ), invites applications for a visiting assistant professor position beginning in August 2026. This is a full-time two-year position, with continuation into the second year contingent upon a successful performance review. Lafayette is an undergraduate-only institution, and the Mechanical Engineering Department features small class sizes, hands-on laboratory experiences in each year of the curriculum, and five to six student-selected year-long capstone design projects annually. The Department seeks dynamic, inclusive teachers, who are interested in offering hands-on courses. The teaching load is three courses per semester. The Department offers professional development support through class observations and mentorship. Lafayette College also supports our visiting faculty members through the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education and a year-long orientation and development program, organized by our Center for the Integration of Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (CITLS). Visiting faculty members are offered funding for travel to a professional conference and for research students through our EXCEL Scholars program. Lafayette College is located in the Lehigh Valley, within 70 miles of both New York City and Philadelphia and is a small, highly selective undergraduate institution emphasizing superior education in engineering and the liberal arts. Lafayette has offered engineering programs for over 150 years. Since inception, the programs have emphasized close interaction between students and faculty. The engineering program is ranked in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report among undergraduate-focused institutions. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Qualifications Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related field by the start of the appointment. Application Instructions To apply, please submit application materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy including course interests, and three confidential letters of recommendation through

Interfolio:

https://apply.interfolio.com/182069. In your cover letter, please address how your teaching might support Lafayette's commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College's diversity statement. Review of applications will begin on March 20 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the head of the department, Daniel Sabatino ( sabatind@lafayette.edu ). For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/182069 Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age ); and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/ Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/ . Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5f4605403e65d74c8c2bca738eb97027