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The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering in the School of Science and Engineering at Saint Louis University seeks dynamic, collegial, collaborative, and creative applicants for a Non-Tenure-Track teaching position, with an anticipated start in Fall 2023. Applicants should be technical experts within aerospace or mechanical engineering and be motivated to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences to undergraduate and graduate engineering students in a team-oriented, student-focused environment. We particularly seek applicants with diverse backgrounds and with expertise in one/more of the following areas:

• Structural Mechanics â“ Aerospace structures, statics, mechanics of solids, material science, engineering experimentation, linear vibrations, finite element analysis, fatigue, fracture and failure analysis, composite materials.

• Space Systems, including orbital mechanics

In addition, expertise/skill set in the following areas is also desirable:

• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Aerospace and Mechanical engineering applications

• Instrumentation and control, with interest in circuit design/fabrication/testing for aerospace and mechanical engineering applications

• Engineering education, focused on Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

• Computational tools (Matlab, ANSYS, ABACUS, SolidWorks etc.)

Candidates with teaching expertise in other emerging areas of aerospace or mechanical engineering or with relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate shall create inclusive, engaging teaching experiences to develop industry-ready, entrepreneurially minded, and socially conscious engineers and have the ability to (1) teach lecture, laboratory, or design courses at the undergraduate level, (2) collaborate within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams of faculty, staff, and researchers across colleges and institutions to create, assess, and improve the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering curricula, (3) support retention and student success initiatives and activities; (4) represent the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering program and the College to prospective students and families, visitors, and other interested parties from within and outside of SLU, as well as at campus and community events; and (5) be engaged in professional activities.  Student mentoring - Saint Louis University strives to educate the whole person, and thus an important component of faculty responsibilities is active engagement student mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Ph.D. in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a closely related field

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching

Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, healthcare, and service. The Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department enjoys a rich history dating back to the founding of Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology in 1927. In the Fall of 2022, the Department joined the newly created School of Science and Engineering (SSE), which will enhance collaborative opportunities for teaching and research among various STEM-related programs. The new School offers academic programs of excellence that integrate the education of the whole person with classroom and hands-on experiences in the major fields of study. Laboratory, coursework, and undergraduate research are hallmarks of the student experience at Saint Louis University. The school offers ABET accredited bachelors degree programs in Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, AABI-accredited bachelors degree programs in Flight Science and Aviation Management.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, application, curriculum vitae, statement addressing teaching interests, advising/mentoring philosophy, statement describing their prior engagement in and plans for activities to support DEI, and if applicable, supporting documents highlighting the candidates accomplishments/training in aerospace/mechanical engineering education to

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About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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