at University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Clinical Faculty
Posting Number: F001380P
Advertising Pay Range: $85,000 + commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Engineering
Primary Unit: Mechanical Engineering
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Clinical Faculty
Position Control Number: 4857
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE: 1
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track
Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
Position Summary:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor. Rank is negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college and department bylaws. Candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and service, and whose teaching complements existing departmental strengths, are encouraged to apply.
Competitive candidates should have the ability and expertise to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one of the traditional areas of Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will be assigned courses that may include laboratory and project components, in addition to conventional lecture components. Some courses may be delivered virtually, either synchronously or asynchronously.
Applicants should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and will be expected to participate in departmental, college, and university service and leadership activities. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide academic and professional advising to undergraduate and graduate students.
Unit/Department Summary: College of Engineering | University of Idaho
Department of Mechanical Engineering | University of Idaho
Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 90%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 5%
Outreach & Extension: 0%
University Service & Leadership: 5%
Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience with written and oral communication to a range of audiences.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Currently hold or possess the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
- Experience developing and teaching mechanical engineering courses.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching and student mentoring.
- Ability to teach hands-on laboratory courses with team project assignments.
- Expertise in engineering systems (dynamics, controls, mechatronics, thermal, fluids).
- Expertise in engineering design (mechanics, team-based, numerical, computer-aided).
- Ability to develop and teach upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Demonstrated ability to teach virtually, either synchronously or asynchronously.
- Experience with collaborative teaching efforts.
- Commitment to professionalism in engineering education.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Posting Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is open until filled with a first review date of December 1, 2025.
Complete applications consist of the following: CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy Statement, and List of Five References.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49698
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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