Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor - Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University has an opening for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor position. This is a one-year appointment for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. The appointment begins in August 2025.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

The primary responsibilities include teaching up to 12 contact hours per semester with typically two to three preparations. Courses of interest include undergraduate core courses in thermal-fluid sciences and design, and introductory courses for freshmen in solid modeling and programming.

The candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.

Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university, and the Mechanical Engineering faculty are internationally recognized for their research achievements. The department has 24 full-time faculty members, approximately 300 undergraduate students, and 125 graduate students, including 55 Ph.D. students. We are committed to providing a rigorous educational experience in the discipline of mechanical engineering, graduating well-rounded leaders and life-long learners, who aspire to achieving professional excellence. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement, and application of cutting-edge research. Inspired by the Augustinian-Catholic tradition, we value an inclusive and diverse community in which we prepare our students to demonstrate the highest ethical conduct and contribute to the well-being of humankind. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for our faculty.

The University is located 12 miles from Philadelphia along the historic Main Line. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence.

Please submit your applications at: http://jobs.villanova.edu.
Application materials should include a cover letter CV transcript teaching philosophy names of three references. Candidates are required to provide official transcripts for their terminal degree, as well.

Candidates will be required to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments.
Mission Statement | Villanova University

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Competitive