Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Alvernia University

   About Alvernia University 
Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country. 
Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage. 
Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education. 
Job SummaryAlvernia University’s School of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Mechanical Engineering faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2024. Successful candidates will (1) hold a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline by August 2024, (2) demonstrate the potential to create a sustainable research agenda, (3) demonstrate the potential to educate and mentor students, and (4) have a commitment to undergraduate education.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate-level courses and labs, conduct original research, advise and mentor undergraduate students, and perform service at the Department, College, and University levels. Additionally, the candidate will become an integral part of expanding the undergraduate and graduate offerings of the School of Engineering over the next several years.Expertise and focus on fluid and thermal sciences, material science, and/or biomedical applications is preferred but not required. This position will be heavily focused on teaching and service, with a more modest expectation of research and publication. This position is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, and is not eligible for remote work.UniversityAlvernia University is a small Liberal Arts university with a social-justice, Franciscan Catholic mission, and a Professional/Doctoral University designation. U.S. News & World Report magazine ranks Alvernia in the top 300 for National Universities and in the top 100 for Top Performers on Social Mobility. All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University's Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus, innovation, and mutual accountability.The School of Engineering currently offers BS degrees in Mechanical-, Electrical-, and Industrial Engineering, with more undergraduate and graduate programs planned over the next few years. The School of Engineering resides in the new CollegeTowne campus in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. This 250,000 ft2 building houses the engineering, business, and health science programs and is minutes from the main campus.How to ApplyCandidates should apply on the Alvernia website with a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) teaching philosophy statement, (4) brief research statement including proposed integration of undergraduate researchers, (5) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and (6) names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may later contact listed references to request letters of support.All applications received before January 1, 2024 will receive full consideration. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Alvernia University is seeking candidates who are committed to excellence of inclusion through working with all constituents of the entire Alvernia community. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.