Assistant Professor of the Practice - Mechanical Engineering

Job Title

Assistant Professor of the Practice - Mechanical Engineering

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

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Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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The professor of practice position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment with the primary responsibility of delivering high-quality instruction and fostering student success in the mechanical engineering program. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses, utilizing innovative pedagogical methods to engage students and prepare them for professional careers.

Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in continuous professional development.

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and potentially graduate-level courses in a range of mechanical engineering topics, such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, dynamics and solid mechanics.

• Prepare course materials, including syllabi, lectures, homework assignments, and handouts.

• Plan and conduct laboratory sessions and supervise student projects, including capstone projects.

• Utilize and promote various teaching methods and technologies, including e-learning platforms and computational software.

• Administer and grade exams, assignments, and other student work to assess progress and ensure alignment with accreditation standards (e.g., ABET).

• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support, advice, and career guidance to students.

• Mentor students who are completing projects or require assistance with course content.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

• 5 years of industrial experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to teach effectively at the college level

• Good communication skills, both written and oral

• Practical knowledge of engineering science and technology applications, including relevant software and lab equipment.

Preferred qualifications:

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

• Prior teaching experience at the university level.

Job Posting Close Date:  

• Position Open Until Filled 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. 

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements: 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.