Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering - Saud

Location - Saudi Arabia

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

1. Suitable candidates should have earned their B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to be all in Mechanical Engineering from a North American accredited institution.
2. Suitable candidates should have a proven US/Canada academic teaching, research and ABET experiences and professional registrations.
3. Suitable candidates are expected to have excellent command of the English Language and should be familiar with technology infused academic environments.
4. Suitable candidates applying for a position of Associate / Full Professor, candidates must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to the rank of Associate / Full Professor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

• Suitable candidates are expected to have research interest and experience in teaching the following areas:
  • System Dynamics/Vibrations and Robotics
  • CAD/CAM/FEA
  • Experimental Thermofluids and Experimental Solid Mechanics
• Suitable candidates are also expected to:
  • teach undergraduate courses
  • develop graduate courses and programs
  • develop funded research programs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching.
• Play a significant role in the design, development, and planning of courses and programs within the subject area as required.
• Play a significant role in the review of courses and programs and in assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement as required.
• Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.
• Provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate.
• Maintain an appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and to keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
• Participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College.
• Contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.
• Contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required.
• Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-time projects) that facilitate School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.
• Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.
• Perform any and all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Dean, Vice President, or President.