Penn State, Erie -- The Behrend College, invites applications for a Tenure-track Position in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program, starting Fall 2010.
The successful candidate must have a commitment to teaching Undergraduate Engineering courses, the ability to develop a sustainable research program, to engage in applied research and scholarly activity and serve on University and Department committees.
Expected teaching focus for this position is in Solid Mechanics, Machine Design and/or Manufacturing. Strongest consideration will be given to those candidates with backgrounds and experience in these areas; additional background in CAD/Solid Modeling or the Thermal-fluid Sciences is desirable.
Salary is competitive.
A Master’s or Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or closely related Engineering discipline and five years of industrial experience preferred.
Professional registration is preferred.
Penn State, Behrend (
http://www.behrend.psu.edu) is a comprehensive, four year and residential college of Penn State in Erie, PA. The College is committed to excellence in teaching, research and outreach and prides itself on the balance it achieves between teaching and research.
Located on a beautiful, wooded, hilltop campus, Penn State, Behrend offers its 4,700 Undergraduate and Graduate Students an inspiring and technologically-advanced environment, characterized by close student/Faculty interaction.
The School of Engineering has over 1,200 students and ABET accredited Programs.
Erie, a metropolitan area of 280,000, is located on Lake Erie's beautiful Presque Isle Bay. The region offers many cultural, sports and recreational resources, including Pennsylvania’s most popular state park. Erie County is a major industrial, medical, service and tourism center and is within a two hour drive of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Residents benefit from a rejuvenated Bayfront District, while enjoying a modest cost of living and affordable housing. There are five colleges in the area.
Review of applications will begin in January 2010, with the goal of filling the position by the Fall 2010 semester. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Send a resume, transcripts, a brief statement of teaching and research interests and the names of three references, to:
MET Search Chair
Penn State -- Behrend
School of Engineering
5101 Jordan Road
Department AK-MET09-10
Erie, PA 16563-1701
engrpositions@psu.edu 
