Penn State University
Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University, University Park, Alabama, United States
Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-line position at the
Assistant
or
Associate Professor
level in the area of batteries and/or energy storage. Energy storage is an interdisciplinary field with opportunities for collaboration across Penn State, combining fundamental research in materials, chemical kinetics, control theory, and systems engineering with a wide range of applications. This position is co-funded by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) at Penn State. Position specifics The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program, and contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and the profession through service. The candidate should be a collaborative leader who will promote excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research and participate in interdisciplinary research collaborations. The position is at the
Assistant
or
Associate Professor
level and is co-funded through Penn State University’s Institute of Energy and the Environment. Qualifications The
Assistant Professor
should possess a Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field by the appointment start date; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or researcher; and must show evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement. The
Associate Professor
should possess the same qualifications, with evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. Application process To be considered, applications must be submitted on the Penn State site. Screening of applicants will begin on October 31, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF (maximum 5 MB): Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of research Statement of teaching Statement on alignment with Penn State’s Values of Respect and Community Copies of three key publications Names and addresses of five professional references Note: A single PDF containing all application materials should be uploaded. Background checks will be required for employment, in accordance with University policies. Additional information Remote and hybrid work approval is not guaranteed; see the Notice to Out of State Applicants for additional information. Penn State benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require accommodations for the online application process, contact the university. Additional notes For more information about the department, visit
http://www.me.psu.edu/
and about the Institute of Energy and the Environment at
https://www.iee.psu.edu/ . Campus security and related policies are described in the annual security and fire safety reports, available to review on the university site. EEO statement Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact the university’s accommodations office.
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-line position at the
Assistant
or
Associate Professor
level in the area of batteries and/or energy storage. Energy storage is an interdisciplinary field with opportunities for collaboration across Penn State, combining fundamental research in materials, chemical kinetics, control theory, and systems engineering with a wide range of applications. This position is co-funded by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) at Penn State. Position specifics The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program, and contribute to the operation and promotion of the department, college, university, and the profession through service. The candidate should be a collaborative leader who will promote excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research and participate in interdisciplinary research collaborations. The position is at the
Assistant
or
Associate Professor
level and is co-funded through Penn State University’s Institute of Energy and the Environment. Qualifications The
Assistant Professor
should possess a Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field by the appointment start date; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or researcher; and must show evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement. The
Associate Professor
should possess the same qualifications, with evidence of an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement. Application process To be considered, applications must be submitted on the Penn State site. Screening of applicants will begin on October 31, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF (maximum 5 MB): Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of research Statement of teaching Statement on alignment with Penn State’s Values of Respect and Community Copies of three key publications Names and addresses of five professional references Note: A single PDF containing all application materials should be uploaded. Background checks will be required for employment, in accordance with University policies. Additional information Remote and hybrid work approval is not guaranteed; see the Notice to Out of State Applicants for additional information. Penn State benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require accommodations for the online application process, contact the university. Additional notes For more information about the department, visit
http://www.me.psu.edu/
and about the Institute of Energy and the Environment at
https://www.iee.psu.edu/ . Campus security and related policies are described in the annual security and fire safety reports, available to review on the university site. EEO statement Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact the university’s accommodations office.
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